This is the 6849th most frequent Korean word.
일본에서
"In Japan."
"일본에서" is used to indicate the location where the action (studying abroad) took place.
일본에서 유학을 했어요.
I studied abroad in Japan.
"일본에서" is used to describe the origin of the friend in the context of coming from a place.
일본에서 온 친구가 있어요.
I have a friend from Japan.
"일본에서" is used to specify the origin of the object (gift) in the action of bringing.