〜ことから
from the fact that ~
Connect what happened to the reason behind it.
Remember it
Reason first, result next: connect them with 〜ことから.
Understand
Build the pattern
Sentence formula
How it works
「〜ことから」 means "from the fact that ~". Structure: Plain + ことから. This is a JLPT N3 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.
When to use it
Use it to explain decisions, delays, feelings, and everyday choices.
Tone: Neutral
A general pattern; let the sentence ending and situation set the politeness level.
Use
Hear it in real life
Everyday life
Example 1成功が多いことから、人気だと分かります。
せいこう が おおい こと から、にんき だ と わかります。
seikou ga ooi koto kara, ninki da to wakarimasu.
From the fact that there are many successs, you can tell it is popular.
Everyday life
Example 2安心が多いことから、人気だと分かります。
あんしん が おおい こと から、にんき だ と わかります。
anshin ga ooi koto kara, ninki da to wakarimasu.
From the fact that there are many reliefs, you can tell it is popular.
Everyday life
Example 3原因が多いことから、人気だと分かります。
げんいん が おおい こと から、にんき だ と わかります。
gen'in ga ooi koto kara, ninki da to wakarimasu.
From the fact that there are many causes, you can tell it is popular.
Everyday life
Example 4能力が多いことから、人気だと分かります。
のうりょく が おおい こと から、にんき だ と わかります。
nouryoku ga ooi koto kara, ninki da to wakarimasu.
From the fact that there are many abilitys, you can tell it is popular.
Everyday life
Example 5態度が多いことから、人気だと分かります。
たいど が おおい こと から、にんき だ と わかります。
taido ga ooi koto kara, ninki da to wakarimasu.
From the fact that there are many attitudes, you can tell it is popular.
Make it yours
Choose one example. Replace one person, place, object, or time with a detail from your life, then say the new sentence aloud.
Recall
Test your memory
Recall practice
Can you say it?
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Read the situation, look away from the answer, and say the Japanese aloud.
Your situation
From the fact that there are many successs, you can tell it is popular.
The answer is hidden. Try to use 〜ことから.
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