だから (So)
So, Therefore (Sentence-initial)
JLPT N5
Pattern
Sentence A。だから、Sentence B
How it works
だから at the start of a sentence means “so / that's why”: the previous sentence is the reason for what follows. The polite version is ですから. Compare でも (but), which contrasts instead.
Examples
- わたしが すきな 本が 多いです。だから、いつも その 本屋で 買います。They have lots of books I like. So I always buy books at that shop.
- 雨です。だから、きょうは うちに います。It's raining. So I'm staying home today.
Related grammar
Put your practice together
Work through a complete paper at your own pace or choose a timed mock exam. No account is needed to begin.