N3102/219

ことから

VPlain+ことからVた+ことからいAdjい+ことからNoun+の+ことからなAdjな+ことから

Meanings

  • from the fact that
  • due to (the fact that)
  • based on the fact that
  • judging from the fact that

About this pattern

Explanation

ことから is used to draw a conclusion or make an inference based on a known fact or piece of evidence. It connects a situation or condition to a reasonable consequence or assumption, similar to “therefore” or “based on the fact that…” in English. It often implies the speaker’s reasoning is grounded in observable information, sometimes with a sense of justification or justification that is not absolute. Typical contexts include explanations of cause-and-effect in everyday life, in reporting, and when presenting reasons for a decision or impression.

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Example sentences

天気予報によると、雨が降ることから、傘を持って出かけた。

From the fact that the weather forecast says it will rain, I took an umbrella when I went out.

彼が最近あまり練習していないことから、試合での成績が下がるだろう。

From the fact that he hasn't been practicing much recently, his performance in the game will likely drop.

会議の資料が多いことから、今日は遅くまで残業になるかもしれない。

From the fact that there are many meeting materials, we might end up staying late tonight.

子どもが熱を出していることから、学校を休ませた。

From the fact that my child has a fever, I kept him home from school.