GrammarJLPT N5
from
Particle

Definitions

  1. 1. from (e.g. time, place, numerical quantity)
  2. 2. since
  3. 3. from (originator)
  4. 4. because
This particle has two main uses: it marks the starting point of movement or time (meaning "from"), and it indicates a reason or cause (meaning "because"). It is one of the most frequently used particles and is essential for constructing natural Japanese sentences.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Initial · simple i+1

I'll go from here.

Sentence 1

Where are you from?

Sentence 2

You can't go past this point.

Sentence 3

It's not too late, even now.

Sentence 4

It's far from here to the ocean.

Sentence 5

You can see Mt. Fuji from here.