だから、～ JLPT N5 Casual
dakara、～
Expresses a reason or cause; 'because', 'so', 'therefore'.
Blunt, conversational "so"; can sound abrupt or child-like if overused in formal contexts.
Formation
Noun + だから / な-Adjective + だから
Explanation
The だから grammar point is used to connect two sentences and express a reason or cause for the second sentence. It is typically used with nouns or な-adjectives, and can be translated as 'because', 'so', or 'therefore' in English. For verbs/い-adjectives, the form is usually ～から (not だから).
Example sentences
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Because it's raining, let's bring an umbrella.
Ame dakara, kasa wo motte ikimashou.
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Because this cake is famous, everyone wants to eat it.
Kono keeki wa yuumei dakara, minna ga tabetai desu.
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Because he is sick, he cannot go to school.
Kare wa byouki dakara, gakkou ni ikemasen.
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Because she is a student, there is a discount at this restaurant.
Kanojo wa gakusei dakara, kono resutoran de waribiki ga arimasu.