✅ Listening to a brief drama over and over will help you get comfortable with Japanese and pick it up without effort!
✅ Practice Japanese in a fun way with subtitles in all 11 languages!
✅ Short expressions like these are commonly used in real conversations, making them essential for learners aiming to understand natural Japanese speech.
Key Expressions and Meanings
This episode introduces a versatile time-related expression used to mark the beginning of an action or situation. It’s frequently heard in both casual and formal contexts, especially when setting intentions or transitions.
Multilingual Translations (12 Languages)
Expression: 今から
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| Japanese | 今から |
| English (US) | From now on |
| English (UK) | From now on |
| Korean | 지금부터 |
| French | À partir de maintenant |
| German | Von jetzt an |
| Spanish | A partir de ahora |
| Portuguese (BR) | A partir de agora |
| Hindi | अब से |
| Indonesian | Mulai sekarang |
| Vietnamese | Từ bây giờ |
| Thai | จากนี้ไป |
Meaning & Usage:
“今から” literally means “from now.” It is often used when you are about to begin something, change course, or talk about what will happen next. It’s a simple yet powerful expression that marks the start of action or time.
Example Sentence:
今から勉強します。
I’m going to study from now on.
Final Note
Simple phrases like “今から” are foundational to expressing time and intentions in Japanese. Being comfortable with them makes your communication smoother and more natural in both personal and professional contexts.
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