Japanese JLPT Grammar Point
Noun からある (〜kara aru)

Noun からある (〜kara aru)

Short explanation:

Expresses 'beginning from', 'from' or 'after'. Often used to indicate a high number or large scale.

Formation:

Number + Counter + からある

Examples:

彼のコレクションは500個からある。
Kare no korekushon wa gohyaku ko kara aru.
His collection starts from 500 items.
このビルは40階からある。
Kono biru wa yonjū kai kara aru.
This building has floors starting from the 40th.
彼の財産は10億円からある。
Kare no zaisan wa juu oku en kara aru.
His property is worth starting from 1 billion yen.
このマラソンは10kmからある。
Kono marason wa jikkī emu kara aru.
This marathon starts at 10km.

Long explanation:

The からある pattern is used to indicate a high number or a starting point, and can be expressed as 'beginning from', 'from', or 'after' in English. It is often used to represent minimum values ​​and to emphasize the enormity of the number or degree.

Detailed Grammar notes:

Processing keyword: Noun からある (〜kara aru)

Japanese Grammar Point: Noun からある (〜kara aru)

Noun + からある (〜からある)

1. Introduction

In Japanese, expressing large quantities or emphasizing that something exceeds a certain amount is common in both spoken and written language. The grammar point "Noun + からある (〜からある)" is used to highlight that something is over a considerable amount, often to emphasize the magnitude or size.


2. Core Grammar Explanation

Meaning

The expression "Noun + からある" is used to indicate that there is "over" or "more than" a certain quantity of something. It emphasizes that the number or amount is significant or larger than expected.

Usage

  • Emphasis on Large Quantities: Used with numbers to express that the amount exceeds a particular large figure.
  • Common with Physical Quantities: Often used with weights, distances, sizes, and numbers of items or people.

Structure

[Number + Counter] + からある + Noun
  • [Number + Counter]: A numerical value with its counter (e.g., 100キロ).
  • からある: Literally "from there is," meaning "there are over."
  • Noun: The noun being described.

Formation Diagram

Component Example
Number + Counter [100トン] 100トン
からある +からある からある
Noun +船
Complete Sentence = [100トン]+からある+船 100トンからある船

3. Comparative Analysis

Similar Grammar Points

  1. からする
    • Usage: Used with amounts of money to indicate "over" a certain price.
    • Example: 1万円からするバッグ (A bag costing over 10,000 yen)
  2. からの
    • Usage: Used with numbers of people or items to indicate "over" a certain number.
    • Example: 100人からの観客 (An audience of over 100 people)

Differences

  • からある: Primarily used with weights, distances, and sizes.
  • からする: Specifically used with monetary amounts.
  • からの: Used with counts of people or items.

4. Examples in Context

Example Sentences

  1. Formal/Written
    • Japanese: 彼は50キロからある荷物を一人で運んだ。
    • English: He carried a load weighing over 50 kilograms by himself.
  2. Informal/Spoken
    • Japanese: 兄は身長が2メートルからあるんだよ。
    • English: My brother's height is over 2 meters!
  3. Business Context
    • Japanese: 当社は100年からある歴史を持っています。
    • English: Our company has a history spanning over 100 years.
  4. Travel Context
    • Japanese: その山までの道のりは10キロからあるよ。
    • English: The journey to that mountain is over 10 kilometers.
  5. Describing Quantities
    • Japanese: 彼女は200冊からある本を持っている。
    • English: She has over 200 books.

5. Cultural Notes

Cultural Relevance

  • In Japanese culture, modesty is valued, but when emphasizing achievements or significant facts (like company history or personal milestones), expressions like "からある" are used to highlight importance.

Levels of Politeness

  • からある is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. The politeness level is adjusted through the rest of the sentence.

Idiomatic Expressions

  • While "からある" itself is a grammatical expression, it can appear in idiomatic phrases emphasizing grand scales or impressive quantities.

6. Common Mistakes and Tips

Common Mistakes

  1. Using からある with Money
    • Incorrect: 彼は5万円からあるパソコンを買った。
    • Correction: Use からする instead.
    • Correct: 彼は5万円からするパソコンを買った。
  2. Using からある with People Count
    • Incorrect: パーティーに100人からある人が来た。
    • Correction: Use からの instead.
    • Correct: パーティーに100人からの人が来た。

Tips

  • Remember the Association:
    • ある with existence/quantity of weight, distance, size.
    • する with cost/money (think of する as "to cost").
    • with people/items (possession or belonging).
  • Mnemonic Device:
    • A in ある stands for Amount (physical quantities).
    • Su in する sounds like Sum (money).
    • No in sounds like Number (people/items).

7. Summary and Review

Key Takeaways

  • "Noun + からある" emphasizes that something exceeds a significant amount.
  • Used mainly with physical quantities like weight, distance, and size.
  • Differentiate between からある, からする, and からの based on context.

Quick Recap Quiz

  1. Which expression would you use for emphasizing a large amount of money?
    • a) からある
    • b) からする
    • c) からの
  2. Fill in the blank with the correct grammar point:
    • 彼には500人_______従業員がいる。
  3. True or False:
    • "からある" can be used with the number of people.

Answers

  1. b) からする
  2. からの
    • 彼には500人からの従業員がいる。
    • He has over 500 employees.
  3. False
    • "からある" is not used with the number of people; "からの" is used instead.

By understanding and practicing the usage of "Noun + からある", you'll be able to accurately express large quantities in Japanese and appreciate the nuances of the language more deeply.

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