How to Say ‘Because (I) did’ in Japanese
したから
したから
💬 Usage Tip: [したから] indicates cause and effect, similar to 'because (I) did'.
🇯🇵 In Japan: This structure is common when explaining reasons or justifications.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
しし
[shi]
to do
The act of performing or executing an action.
宿題をしたから遊べる。
I can play because I did my homework.
たた
[ta]
did
Past tense auxiliary indicating a completed action.
それをした。
Did that.
からから
[kara]
because
Indicates reason or cause for an action.
雨だから、行けません。
I can't go because of the rain.
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