からには

Term

• からにはからには
• 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

1. (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.)

2. (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.)

3. (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.)

4. (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.)

5. (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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