【JLPT N2 Grammar】〜だけあって（~dakeatte）

2020年3月26日 2024年9月22日

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Explanation：〜だけあって

Meaning
"〜だから当然とうぜん / 〜にふさわしい程度ていどの"

XだけあってY：X as a reason that the speaker expects Y to be true.
Used to indicate that something is as expected due to a particular reason or qualification. It is often used to praise or acknowledge that someone or something meets expectations based on their ability, experience, or situation.

Form
V（plain form） + だけあって
イA（plain form） + だけあって
ナA（plain form） + だけあって
N + だけあって

Points

Positive Expectation: "〜だけあって" highlights that a result or quality is expected due to someone's abilities, experience, or a particular condition.
Cause and Effect: It shows that the reason given is a natural cause for the outcome.
Often Praiseworthy: This phrase is commonly used when giving compliments or acknowledging someone's strengths or qualifications.

JLPT Level
N2

Sample sentenes

トムさんは日本にほんに留学りゅうがくしただけあって、日本語にほんごがとても上手じょうずだ。
Tom has studied abroad in Japan, so he speaks Japanese very well.

このホテルは五つ星いつつぼしホテルだけあって、サービスがとてもいい。
This hotel is a five-star hotel, so the service is excellent.

彼かれはおもしろいだけあって 、友達ともだちが多おおい。
He's funny, so he has a lot of friends.

彼かれは大おおきな会社かいしゃに勤つとめているだけあって、給料きゅうりょうがいい。
He works for a big company, so he earns a good salary.

彼かれは東京大学とうきょうだいがくを卒業そつぎょうしただけあって、頭あたまがいい。
He graduated from the University of Tokyo, so he is smart.

Vocabulary

Japanese		English
五つ星	いつつぼし	five stars
勤める	つとめる	to work for