Desire and purposeJapaneseA2

から for reason and に行く for purpose

Japanese often uses から to explain why and a movement verb plus に to show what action the movement is for.

Examples

JapaneseTranslation
時間がないから、コーヒーを買いに行きます。Jikan ga nai kara, kōhī o kai ni ikimasu.

Because I do not have much time, I am going to buy coffee.

本を返しに図書館へ行きます。Hon o kaeshi ni toshokan e ikimasu.

I am going to the library to return a book.

眠いから、今日は早く寝ます。Nemui kara, kyō wa hayaku nemasu.

Because I am sleepy, I will sleep early today.

Pattern

clause + から / verb stem + に + motion verb

How it works

Japanese often uses から to explain why and a movement verb plus に to show what action the movement is for. This pattern typically appears as clause + から / verb stem + に + motion verb and becomes easier when you meet it again in short, readable examples.

What to notice

  • から gives a direct and common reason frame.
  • The purpose pattern often uses the verb stem before に.

Why it matters

Say what you want, where you are heading, and why.

Use in context

These two patterns make Japanese much more useful for everyday explanation and planning.