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

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

1:52 Mar 19, 2026
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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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