【JLPT N2 Grammar】〜だけあって(~dakeatte)

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

  1. 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.
  2. Cause and Effect: It shows that the reason given is a natural cause for the outcome.
  3. 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.

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

かれおおきな会社かいしゃ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.

かれ東京大学とうきょうだいがく卒業そつぎょうしただけあってあたまがいい。
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

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