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What does ですから (desukara) mean?

ですから means so, therefore (polite).

Quick facts
Readingですから
Romajidesukara
Part of speechconjunction
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
ですから
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommondesukara

so, therefore (polite)

polite
  1. 1conjunction so; therefore; accordingly

Example sentences

  • Since it's raining, I'm bringing an umbrella.

  • It's dangerous, so please be careful.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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