How is case particle "から" used in Japanese ?
The case particle *から* indicates the starting point of an action or state, a material, or a cause or reason.
It attaches to nouns—such as places, times, or people—to show their relationship with other words in the sentence.
Starting point of an action or state から
Where is the station?
eki wa doko desu ka?
It is located one kilometer north of here.
koko kara kita e ichikiro saki ni ari masu.
Do you know the traffic rules?
koutsuu rule o shitte masu ka?
You start moving when the traffic light changes from red to green.
shingou ga aka kara ao ni kawatta ra hasshin suru.
Ingredients/Materials から
What is this liquor made from?
kono osake wa nani kara tsukurare masu ka?
It is made from rice.
kome kara tsukurare masu.
How is salt made?
shio no tsukurikata wa?
Salt can be made from seawater.
shio wa kaisui kara tsukuru koto ga dekiru.
Cause/Reason から
How did the accident happen?
doushite jiko ni natta no?
The accident occurred due to my carelessness.
watashi no huchuui kara jiko ga oki mashita.
How did you find out he was the culprit?
doushite kare ga hannin dato wakatta no?
From the changes in his testimony.
kare no shougen no henka kara desu.
See you.
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