から
common
から (kara)
- 1. [prt] from (e.g. time, place, numerical quantity); since
- 2. [prt] from (originator); by
- 3. [prt] because; since — follows verbs, adjectives
- 4. [prt] out of (constituent, part)
- 5. [prt] through (e.g. window, vestibule)
- 6. [prt] after; since — following the te-form of a verb
- 7. [prt] expresses sympathy or warning
Example Sentences
学校は午前８時１０分から始まる。
gakkou ha gozen 8 toki 1 0 waka ra hajima ru .
School begins at 8:10 a.m.
警官は殺人犯から拳銃をもぎ取った。
keikan ha satsujinhan kara kenjuu womogi totsu ta .
The policeman wrested a gun from the murderer.
彼の部屋に明かりがついているから、彼は帰宅したにちがいない。
kano heya ni akari gatsuiteirukara , kareha kitaku shitanichigainai .
Since the light in his room is on, he must have come home.
１０から２を引くと、８残る。
1 0 kara 2 wo hiku to , 8 nokoru .
Two from ten leaves eight.
よく振ってから使用してください。
yoku futsu tekara shiyoushi tekudasai .
Shake before using.
大切なことなんだから。
taisetsu nakotonandakara .
Now, this is really important.