Term
- からには
- karaniwa
意味 (Meaning)
- now that
- since
- because
接続 (Connection)
- Plain form + からには
Usage Notes
- Expresses a sense of obligation or natural consequence once something is decided.
- Often used to imply strong determination or responsibility.
- Common in both spoken and written Japanese to strengthen commitment statements.
Example Sentences
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(Informal)
約束したからには、ちゃんと守ってよ。
Yakusoku shita karaniwa, chanto mamotte yo.
(Since you promised, make sure you keep it.) -
(Formal / Business)
担当するからには、最後まで責任を持って取り組みます。
Tantou suru karaniwa, saigo made sekinin o motte torikumimasu.
(Now that I am in charge, I will take full responsibility until the end.) -
(Academic / Exam Style)
研究を開始したからには、客観的な分析が求められる。
Kenkyuu o kaishi shita karaniwa, kyakkanteki na bunseki ga motomerareru.
(Since the research has begun, objective analysis is required.) -
(Natural / Spoken)
ここまで来たからには、最後までやるしかないね。
Koko made kita karaniwa, saigo made yaru shika nai ne.
(Now that we’ve come this far, we have no choice but to finish.) -
(Anime / Manga)
「戦うからには、絶対に負けないと誓う!」
“Tatakau karaniwa, zettai ni makenai to chikau!”
(“Since I’m fighting, I swear I will never lose!”)
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