HomeGrammarJLPT N1~こととて (〜koto tote)

~こととて (〜koto tote)

JLPT N1

Explanation

Used to express the reason or premise for a decision or judgment; 'since', 'because'.

Formation

Detailed explanation

The ~こととて grammar point expresses a reason or premise in a slightly formal or literary way. It can often be interpreted as 'since' or 'because'.

Examples

Kare wa saiban ni katsu tame ni zenshisan o tsukau koto tote, bengoshi ni tanonda.

Since he's using all his assets to win the trial, he hired a lawyer.

Ashita wa taisetsu na shiken ga aru koto tote, konya wa hayaku nemasu.

Since I have an important exam tomorrow, I’m going to bed early tonight.

Kono purojekuto no seikou wa kaisha no mirai ni eikyou suru koto tote, zenryoku o tsukushimasu.

Because the success of this project will affect the company's future, I will do my best.

Kare ga yuumeijin de aru koto tote, puraibashii ga hogo sareru beki da.

Since he is a celebrity, his privacy should be protected.

Practice

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