Translation of Japanese word "だから" to English
だから
だから
[dakara]
IPA: /dakara/
Meaning
ConjunctionReduced form of 'so that', used to express purpose; in order that.
How to use
だから (dakara) — 'so / therefore / that's why'. Used to state the result or reason. だから言ったでしょう — That's why I told you! だから、〜 — So, ~ / That's why ~.
🇬🇧 English
so / therefore
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: だから
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): だから
Romaji Transcription: dakara
Example Sentences
私は勉強しました。だから試験に合格しました。
わたしはべんきょうしました。 だからしけんにごうかくしました。
I studied. That's why I passed the exam.
私は東京に住んでいます。だから日本語を勉強しています。
わたしはとうきょうにすんでいます。 だからにほんごをべんきょうしています。
I live in Tokyo. That's why I'm studying Japanese.
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Common phrases
- だから〜— So ~ / That is why ~
Frequency rank: #20 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "だから" mean?▼
The Japanese word "だから" means "so / therefore" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "A conjunction used to express reason or result.".
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