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05課 〜だから 教科書 p.30
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05課

〜から/〜ことから

教科書 p.30
接続:普通形 + ことから
from… but / because. Infer the cause, basis or origin of the name.
注意 / Note:Check the subject, tense and tone of both clauses; Avoid translating word for word from Vietnamese.
比較 / Compare:Compare with similar samples in the same article to choose according to nuance and connection. Same 課: 〜ためだ/〜ため(に)/〜によって/〜による/〜おかげだ/〜せいだ/〜のだから — these models are often mistaken for each other, read the 接続 line carefully and then decide.
道が濡れていることから、雨が降ったと分かります。
From the fact that the road was wet, you could tell it was raining.
形が星に似ていることから、この名が付きました。
This name comes from its star-like shape.
声の様子から、疲れていることが分かりました。
From the voice I knew that person was tired.

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