Meaning
ことから indicates the reason, cause, or basis for a judgment or conclusion. It is used to present a fact or condition as evidence or grounds for what follows. The speaker observes or considers something and uses it as a logical basis to explain or draw a conclusion about another matter.
Formation
| Part of speech | Formation |
|---|---|
| 动词普通形 | ことから |
| い形容词 | ことから |
| な形容词 | な/である + ことから |
| 名词 | ことから |
Examples
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羊の群れのように見えることから羊雲という名前になった。
The name 'sheep cloud' originated from the fact that the cloud formation looks like a flock of sheep. -
この薬は開発期間が非常に長いことから、いやくひんとしての承認を受けることが可能とされている。
Because this drug has an extremely long development period, it is able to receive approval as a pharmaceutical product. -
首相の支持率が高いことから、国民は新しい政府に期待していることがわかります。
From the fact that the Prime Minister's approval rating is high, we can understand that the people have high expectations for the new government.
Summary
- Use ことから to present a fact, condition, or observation as logical grounds or evidence
- Commonly used to explain origins, reasons, or to draw conclusions based on observable facts
- Can be attached to verbs, i-adjectives, na-adjectives (with な/である), and nouns in their dictionary/plain forms