ですから～ JLPT N3 Polite
desu kara
Expresses reason or cause; 'because', 'since', 'so'.
Polite form of だから; safe in formal/polite conversation.
Formation
Sentence A + ですから + Sentence B
Explanation
The ですから grammar point is used to indicate the reason or cause for a statement, often in polite speech. It can be translated as 'because', 'since', or 'so'.
Example sentences
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It's cold today, so please wear a coat.
Kyou wa samui desu kara, kooto o kite kudasai.
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This movie is interesting, so please watch it.
Kono eiga wa omoshiroi desu kara, zehi mite kudasai.
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Tomorrow is a day off, so please take your time to rest.
Ashita wa yasumi desu kara, yukkuri yasunde kudasai.
彼は親切ですから、手伝ってくれるでしょう。
He's kind, so he'll probably help you.
Kare wa shinsetsu desu kara, tetsudatte kureru deshou.