จาก
from
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- 1 from、out of、based on、because of
- 2 leave、depart、part from
- 3 nipa palm
จาก centers on the idea of moving or coming away from a starting point or source. It commonly means “from” for places, people, time, materials, causes, and sources of information, and it can also be a verb meaning “to leave” or “depart.”
from、out of、based on、because of
Marks the starting point or source of something, such as a place, person, time, material, cause, or source of information.
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ฉันมาจากญี่ปุ่น chǎn maa càak yîipùn I come from Japan. ฉันมาจากญี่ปุ่น details
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ได้รับอีเมลจากครู dâay ráp ii meen càak khruu I received an email from the teacher. ได้รับอีเมลจากครู details
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โต๊ะนี้ทำจากไม้ tó níi tham càak máay This table is made of wood. โต๊ะนี้ทำจากไม้ details
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ปัญหาเกิดจากอะไร panhǎa kə̀ət càak aray What caused the problem? ปัญหาเกิดจากอะไร details
leave、depart、part from
Means to leave, depart, or part from someone or somewhere. It is common, but some set phrases can sound emotional or slightly literary.
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เราต้องจากกันแล้ว raw tɔ̂ŋ càak kan lɛ́ɛw We have to part now. เราต้องจากกันแล้ว details
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เขาจากไปอย่างสงบ khǎw càak pay yàaŋ saŋòp He passed away peacefully. เขาจากไปอย่างสงบ details
nipa palm
Refers to the nipa palm, a palm that grows in mangrove or brackish-water areas. This noun is much less important for everyday learners than the preposition จาก.
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ขนมจากห่อด้วยใบจาก khanǒm càak hɔ̀ɔ dûay bay càak Khanom chak is wrapped in nipa palm leaves. ขนมจากห่อด้วยใบจาก details
Learning notes
Explanation
The core image of จาก is separation from a starting point or source. The most important pattern is `จาก + noun/noun phrase`, as in `จากญี่ปุ่น` “from Japan,” `จากครู` “from the teacher,” and `จากการทำงานหนัก` “because of overwork.” Useful fixed patterns include `มาจาก` “come from / be from,” `เกิดจาก` “result from,” `ทำจาก` “be made from,” and `ได้รับ...จาก` “receive ... from.” As a verb, it is easiest to learn in phrases such as `จากกัน` “to part” and `จากไป` “to leave / pass away.”
Usage
This word is used constantly in introductions, travel, receiving things, describing materials, explaining causes, and naming sources of information. It works in both spoken and written Thai.
Caution
Do not translate every “from” mechanically as จาก. When emphasizing the start of an ongoing time span, Thai often uses `ตั้งแต่`, as in `ตั้งแต่ 9 โมง` for “since/from 9 o’clock.”
Differences from similar words
1 from synonyms
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ตั้งแต่ emphasizes the beginning of a time span or range. จาก can also refer to time, but it is broader and marks a source or starting point for places, causes, materials, and information as well.
2 leave synonyms
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ออกจาก is often used for physically exiting a place or leaving an organization. As a verb, จาก focuses more on leaving or parting, and it is common in emotional contexts.