Verb てからというもの (Verb te kara to iu mono)
Explanation
Expresses that ever since a certain event happened, a condition has continued until now.
Formation
Verb-て form + からというもの
Detailed Explanation
The てからというもの grammar point indicates that from the time a certain action happened, a significant change or condition has persisted continuously. It emphasizes that the new situation contrasts with what came before.
Examples
彼女と別れてからというもの、一人で過ごす時間が増えました。
Kanojo to wakarete kara to iu mono, hitori de sugosu jikan ga fuemashita.
Ever since I broke up with her, I've spent more time alone.
子供が生まれてからというもの、自由な時間がなくなった。
Kodomo ga umarete kara to iu mono, jiyū na jikan ga nakunatta.
Since the baby was born, I have had no free time.
新しい仕事を始めてからというもの、毎日忙しくなりました。
Atarashii shigoto o hajimete kara to iu mono, mainichi isogashiku narimashita.
Ever since I started my new job, I've been busy every day.
大学に入ってからというもの、スポーツをする時間がなくなった。
Daigaku ni haitte kara to iu mono, supōtsu o suru jikan ga nakunatta.
I haven’t had time to play sports since I entered university.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.