At a glance
Noun からの means "from [noun]". It links a source, sender, or starting point to the noun that follows, so the "from" phrase describes that noun.
Noun₁ からの Noun₂
友達からの手紙を読みました。 I read a letter from a friend.
How to form it
からの attaches directly to a noun and must be followed by another noun.
| Attaches to | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Person or group (sender, source) | 母からのプレゼント | a present from my mother |
| Place (starting point) | 駅からの道 | the way from the station |
| Time (starting point) | 来週からの予定 | the plans from next week |
Register: neutral. It is used in speech, in writing, and in formal notices.