Noun を経て (〜wo hete)
Explanation
Expresses the idea of 'through' or 'via'; going through some process or phase.
Formation
Noun + を経て
Detailed Explanation
The を経て grammar point is used to express the concept of going through some process, phase, place, or period of time as a means of achieving something or reaching some end point. It can be literally translated as 'through' or 'via' in English, and can be used both literally and metaphorically.
Examples
彼は苦労を経て成功を手に入れた。
Kare wa kurō o hete seikō o te ni ireta.
He achieved success through hardships.
彼女はニューヨークを経て日本に帰国した。
Kanojo wa Nyūyōku o hete Nihon ni kikoku shita.
She returned to Japan via New York.
私達は長い議論を経て決定を下した。
Watashitachi wa nagai giron o hete kettei o kudashita.
We made a decision through a long discussion.
多くの修練を経て、彼は達人のレベルになった。
Ōku no shuren o hete, kare wa tatsujin no reberu ni natta.
Through a lot of training, he reached a master's level.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.