~からには JLPT N2 Formal
〜kara niwa
Express a sense of responsibility or determination; 'since', 'now that', 'if'.
"Now that/since (you've committed to X)" - implies a resulting obligation or determination.
Formation
Noun + だ + からには, な-Adjective + だ + からには, い-Adjective + からには, Verb-casual + からには
Explanation
The ~からには grammar point is used to show a sense of responsibility or strong resolve once a certain condition is met. It can be translated as 'since', 'now that', or 'if'.
Example sentences
試験に合格したからには、一所懸命働かなければならない。
Since I passed the exam, I have to work hard.
Shiken ni goukaku shita kara niwa, isshokenmei hatarakanakereba naranai.
約束したからには、守らなければなりません。
Since I made a promise, I must keep it.
Yakusoku shita kara niwa, mamoranakereba narimasen.
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Since this movie is interesting, I want to show it to my friends too.
Kono eiga ga omoshiroi kara niwa, tomodachi ni mo misetai.
彼女が助けを求めたからには、手伝わなければならない。
Since she asked for help, I must help her.
Kanojo ga tasuke wo motometa kara niwa, tetsudawanakereba naranai.