~ことから
〜koto kara
JLPT N2 Neutral
Formation
Verb-casual + ことから / い-Adjective + ことから / な-Adjective + なことから / Noun + のことから
Indicates the reason or basis for something; 'because', 'since', 'due to'.
When to use
Descriptive/explanatory - "based on the fact that...", common in written explanations rather than casual speech.
Explanation
The ~ことから grammar point is used to indicate the reason or basis for a conclusion, fact, or premise. It can be translated as 'because', 'since', or 'due to' in English. The same pattern is used whether it’s with verbs, adjectives, or nouns (with the appropriate こと or の).
Example sentences
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Because he exercises every day, he is physically strong.
Kare wa mainichi undou suru koto kara, karada ga joubu desu.
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This store is always crowded because of its good service.
Kono mise no saabisu ga ii koto kara, itsumo konde imasu.
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She’s well-liked by everyone due to her kindness.
Kanojo wa shinsetsu na koto kara, minna ni sukarete imasu.
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Because that company’s reputation is good, it’s popular as a place to work.
Sono kaisha no hyouban ga yoi koto kara, shuushoku-saki toshite ninki ga arimasu.
Causality (Because / Since / Due to)
- ~から、~〜kara、~N5Expresses reason or cause; 'because', 'since', 'so'.
- A。だから、~B。A. Dakara, ~B.N5Express reason or cause; 'because', 'so', 'therefore'.
- A。だって B。Datte~N2Used to give a reason, express cause or bring up a topic…
- ~んだもん〜nda monN3Used to convey a sense of justification; 'because'…
- ~からです〜kara desuN5Express the reason or cause; 'because', 'since', 'due to'.
- ~し、~し、~〜shi, 〜shi, 〜N4Express multiple reasons or characteristics; 'and'…
- ~ものだから〜mono dakaraN2Express the reason or cause for something; 'because'…
- ~ので〜nodeN4Express a reason or a cause for something; 'because'…
- ~なぜなら〜nazenaraN3Express a reason or explanation; 'because', 'the reason is'.
- ~がゆえに~ga yue niN1Expresses the reason or cause; 'because', 'due to', 'as a…
- ~こととて〜koto toteN1Used to express the reason or premise for a decision or…
- ~がゆえの Noun〜ga yue no NounN1Expresses the reason or cause for something; 'because of'…
- ~おかげで〜okagedeN3Expresses gratitude or shows a positive result due to a…
- ~ばかりに〜bakari niN2Express an undesired situation or result caused by…
- ~せいで〜sei deN3Indicates that something or someone caused an unfortunate…
- ~あまり〜amariN2Expresses the result of doing something excessively or…
- ~とあって〜to atteN1Expresses a special situation or event due to certain…
Corpus examples (29)
医者になりたいという願望は病弱な弟の世話をしたことから芽生えた。
My desire to become a doctor grew out of looking after my sickly brother.
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He began his meal by drinking half a glass of ale.
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Tom can't seem to keep out of trouble.
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She began to derive further pleasure from listening to music.
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We will begin by considering the concept of "quota".
クモの巣を作るには、このきぬの枠を作り、それを木や垣根のような固い物体に固定させることから始める。
To make a web, it starts by making a frame of this silk and fastening it to hard objects, such as trees or fences.
私が今までに聞いてきたすべてのことから真実に違いないと確信しています。
I'm sure it must be true from all that I've heard.
マザー・テレサは、貧しい人々が何を必要としているかを見て回ることから活動を始めた。
Mother Teresa began her work by looking around to see what was needed.
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Let's start by finishing the framing.
不発弾の危険性もあることから警察に通報し、現場にテープを張って立ち入りを防いでいる。
There's also the danger of unexploded bombs, so they reported it to the police and the area was taped off to keep people out.
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I received great benefit from your teaching.
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Since the bridge looks like a pair of glasses, they call it Meganebashi.
迷信というのは、偶然はただの偶然なのだと、人間が理解できないことから生じる。
Superstitions derive from the inability of men to acknowledge that coincidences are merely coincidences.
気宇壮大な計画もいいけれど、まずは自分の足元を固めることから始めてほしいよ。
It's fine to make grandiose plans, but I'd like you to start with what you have on your plate.
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I do not think he will ever get over the loss of his wife.
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Don't draw a hasty conclusion from what you see now.
あなたが彼について見たことから判断すると、この男は臆病者ではない。
Judging from what you have seen of him, this fellow is not a coward.
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He started off with a good breakfast.
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He started his day with a good breakfast.
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Let us begin our analysis by positing the following question.
できることから始めよう!
Let's start with what we can do.
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He relies upon drink to escape from his worries.
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Start by doing the books.
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It follows from what she says that he is guilty.
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It follows from what she says that he is guilty.