How to Say ‘From when?’ in Japanese
いつから
itsu kara
[ee-tsoo kah-rah]
💬 Usage Tip: [いつから] is a key interview phrase: [いつから働けますか] “When can you start working?”
🇯🇵 In Japan: Employers often want a firm start date; it’s good to answer with a specific day if possible.
Phrase Breakdown
いつ
itsu
[ee-tsoo]
from when; starting when
Common interview phrase to ask availability start date: いつから働けますか。
面接でいつから勤務可能か確認されます。
In interviews, they confirm from when you are available to work.
から
kara
[kah-rah]
from; starting (from)
Marks the starting point; used with いつ to form いつから.
いつから来られますか、とからを使って聞きます。
You ask “From when can you come?” using から.
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