~からには
〜kara niwa
JLPT N2 Formal
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
Express a sense of responsibility or determination; 'since', 'now that', 'if'.
When to use
"Now that/since (you've committed to X)" - implies a resulting obligation or determination.
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.
Conditional (If / Assuming That)
- A。すると B。~surutoN2Indicates that when action A is done, action or event B…
- もし~たならmoshi ~ tanaraN3Express a hypothetical condition, 'if' or 'in case'.
- もしも~ならmoshimo ~ naraN3Express a hypothetical condition or situation; 'if', 'in…
- ~とあれば〜to arebaN1Expresses a condition; 'if', 'when', 'since'.
- ~とすると〜to suru toN1Expresses 'if', 'when', or 'assuming that' in a…
- Noun ともなれば〜to mo narebaN1Expresses 'if it comes to', 'when', or 'once'.
- ~上は~ue waN2Expresses 'now that', 'since', or 'once'.
- A。それなら B。A. Sore nara B.N2Express 'if that's the case, then'; used to show a logical…
- ~とすれば~to surebaN1Used to express 'if it were the case that...', 'if we…
- ~となったら〜to nattaraN1Used to express 'if it comes to...', 'when it becomes the…
- ~となると〜to naru toN1Used to highlight a certain circumstance; 'when it comes…
- ~となれば〜to narebaN1Expresses the idea of 'if it comes to...; when we talk…
- Noun ともなると〜to mo naru toN1'When it comes to...', emphasizes a change of situation or…
Corpus examples (19)
18歳になったからには、そのようなことはすべきではない。
Now that you are 18 years old, you should not do such a thing.
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Now that I'm here, the problem is as good as solved.
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Now that you have finished your task, you are free to go and play outside.
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After I said such a thing to my boss, I am certain to lose my job.
海戦に先立って出港したからには、乗組員が船に慣れる時間がないことが、しばしばあるものだ。
A sailor frequently has no time to get his sea legs after leaving port before a battle starts.
一時、私たちは敵だったが、和解したからには、もう親しい間柄である。
At one time we were enemies, but we've buried the hatchet and we are now on friendly terms with each other.
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Now you have come of age, you should seek a living for yourself.
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Now you have come of age, you should seek a living for yourself.
君はもう成人に達したからには、自分の行動に責任を持たねばならない。
Now that you have come of age, you should be responsible for what you do.
いったん非公式に合意に達したからには、相手と契約を始めるべきだ。
Once you have reached informal agreement, you should enter into a contract with the other party.
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Now that you have made your decision, you must act.
あなたがこのような事をするからには、どんなしるしを私たちに見せてくれるのですか。
What miraculous sign can you show us to prove your authority to do all this?
私の参謀としてついたからには、危機感を持って任にあたって貰わねば困ります。
If you're with me as a staff officer, then I need you to bring a sense of danger with you to your work.
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If you try at all, you should try your best.
いやしくもやるからには上手くやれ。
If you do it at all, do it well.
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Now that I have come, you have no more time to beg for milk from your mummy!
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If you do it at all, try to do it well.
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Now that I am here, you don't have to worry.
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As long as you're here, you'd better take a bath.