これから

• Reading: これから
• Romaji: korekara
• Pronunciation: /ko.ɾe.ka.ɾa/

Meaning

From now on; after this; from this point forward. Indicates the time starting from the present moment.

A common time expression combining これ (this) and から (from). Used to talk about future actions, plans, or changes starting from the current moment. Can mean 'from now on' for ongoing changes, or simply 'after this' for immediate next actions. Very frequently used in both casual and formal speech.

Examples

1. これから日本語をもっと勉強します。 From now on, I'm going to study Japanese even harder.
2. これから会議がありますので失礼します。 I have a meeting after this, so I need to excuse myself.
3. これからもよろしくお願いします。 I look forward to working with you going forward.

Usage Guide

Context: daily conversation, plans, greetings

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Compound of the demonstrative pronoun これ (kore, this) and the particle から (kara, from). A straightforward grammatical combination meaning 'from this (point in time).'

Cultural Context

Era: Classical

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal