だから、～ (dakara、～)
Explanation
Expresses a reason or cause; 'because', 'so', 'therefore'.
Formation
Noun + だから / な-Adjective + だから
Detailed 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).
Examples
雨だから、傘を持って行きましょう。
Ame dakara, kasa wo motte ikimashou.
Because it's raining, let's bring an umbrella.
このケーキは有名だから、みんなが食べたいです。
Kono keeki wa yuumei dakara, minna ga tabetai desu.
Because this cake is famous, everyone wants to eat it.
彼は病気だから、学校に行けません。
Kare wa byouki dakara, gakkou ni ikemasen.
Because he is sick, he cannot go to school.
彼女は学生だから、このレストランで割引があります。
Kanojo wa gakusei dakara, kono resutoran de waribiki ga arimasu.
Because she is a student, there is a discount at this restaurant.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.