from (e.g. time, place, numerical quantity), since
from (originator), by
Noun +
The particle
Starting Location
Used to mark the physical location where an action or movement begins.
会社
I returned from the company.
公園
I ran from the park.
Starting Time
Used to mark the point in time when an activity or state begins.
会議は三時
The meeting is from three o'clock.
来週
School starts from next week.
Source
Used to mark the person or entity that is the origin or source of an object or information.
先生
I borrowed a book from the teacher.
兄
I received a watch from my older brother.
Verb / Adjective / Noun +
When placed at the end of a clause,
Verb +
Attaches directly to the informal or formal form of a verb to state a reason.
雨が降る
Because it will rain, I will bring an umbrella.
疲れました
Because I am tired, I will sleep.
い-Adjective +
Attaches directly to the end of an い-Adjective in either informal or formal form.
寒い
Because it is cold, I will wear a coat.
安いです
Because it is cheap, I will buy it.
な-Adjective / Noun + だ / です +
Attaches to a Noun or な-Adjective. The copula (だ or です) must be included before
便利だ
Because it is convenient, I will use it.
休みです
Because it is a holiday, I will not go.
When stating a reason,