How to Say ‘Because’ in Japanese
だから
da kara
[dah kah-rah]
💬 Usage Tip: [だから] is casual "so/because." In interviews, prefer [ですから] or [〜からです] for a more polite tone.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Politeness level matters a lot in Japanese interviews; small switches like [だから] → [ですから] can change your impression.
Phrase Breakdown
だ
da
[dah]
(plain copula) "is"
Part of the set phrase だから (= "so/therefore" or "because that's why"). It links a judgment to a conclusion.
経験を生かせる仕事だと思います。だから応募しました。
I think it’s a job where I can use my experience. So I applied.
から
kara
[kah-rah]
because; so; therefore (in だから)
In だから, it has the nuance "so/therefore" (stating a conclusion) rather than just listing a reason.
人と話すのが好きです。だからこの仕事を選びました。
I like talking with people. Therefore, I chose this job.
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