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JLPT N3 Grammar

だけあって

N3Cause / Reason

N3 · Cause / Reason · noun/plain form + だけあって

Meaning

as expected of; precisely because

Structure

noun/plain form + だけあって

Explanation

だけあって means 'as expected of' someone/something with the stated status, ability, or experience.

Usage

The following evaluation is often positive.

Example

専門家だけあって、説明がとても分かりやすいです。

As expected of a specialist, the explanation is very easy to understand.

Common Mistake

For negative surprise, patterns like だけに may fit better.

Memory Tip

Memorize “noun/verb/adjective + だけあって” as one fixed chunk, then practice by replacing words in the example sentence. Learn the connection first, then the nuance.

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