Beginning Japanese Phrases #209: 〜から (because, since, from)

Beginning Japanese Phrases #209: 〜から (because, since, from)

March 19, 2026 · 2 min · Episode 209

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This episode discusses the Japanese particle 〜から, which indicates reason or starting point.

Today's podcast covers: 〜から — because, since, from The particle attaches to the end of a verb, adjective, or noun phrase to indicate a reason or cause, meaning 'because' or 'since'. It can also indicate a starting point in time or place, meaning 'from'. Example: 雨が降っているから、家にいます。Because it is raining, I am staying home. Vocabulary: 雨が — rain (subject marker) 降っているから — because it is falling, raining 家に — at home います — I am, I stay Become a Makoto+ member for bonus content: www.MakotoPlus.com

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