HomeGrammarJLPT N2~だけあって (〜dake atte)

~だけあって (〜dake atte)

JLPT N2

Explanation

Expresses that something is as expected or deserves its reputation.

Formation

Detailed explanation

The ~だけあって grammar point is used to indicate that something is as expected or deserves its reputation, based on certain facts or qualities. It can be translated as 'no wonder', 'as expected', or 'it is natural that' in English.

Examples

Kare wa nihongo ga jōzu dake atte, nihonjin no yō ni hanasu koto ga dekiru.

As expected from his good Japanese skills, he can speak like a native.

Kono resutoran wa yūmei dake atte, ryōri ga totemo oishii.

No wonder this restaurant is famous; the food is very delicious.

Kanojo wa keiken hōfu na dake atte, sono mondai o kantan ni kaiketsu dekita.

It's natural that she's experienced; she solved the problem easily.

Kare wa yūshū na gakusei dake atte, itsumo tesuto no tensū ga takai.

As expected of an excellent student, he always scores high on tests.

Practice

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