とうから

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Meanings

1

since long ago; for a long time

usually written using kana alone

Adverb indicating that something has been the case from a long time ago or for a long duration. Often used in literary or slightly formal contexts.

彼かれはとうからそのことを知しっていた。
He had known about it since long ago.
とうから待まっていたが、彼かれは来こなかった。
I waited for a long time, but he didn't come.