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〜ことから: from the fact that; therefore

N2 · 03 Reasons and causes

Gives the fact or clue that something is judged from, or the reason something has a certain name.

Plain form + ことから. Used for evidence (足跡が残っていることから、侵入者がいたとわかった) and for naming (形が似ていることから、そう呼ばれる). Written or formal. Often followed by 〜と考えられる or 〜と呼ばれる.

Examples

From the fact that water is left on the floor, we can tell someone used this place recently.

Because this bridge is made of stone, it is called the Stone Bridge.

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