だから
Reading: だから
Meaning: therefore; so; that's why
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Example Sentence
雨 が 降っている 。 だから 傘 を 持って 行く
It's raining. Therefore, I'll take an umbrella.
Usage Notes
Connects two sentences showing cause and effect. The first statement provides the reason for the conclusion that follows. More casual than 'したがって'.
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