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JLPT N2 Grammar

甲斐がある

N2Evaluation

N2 · Evaluation · ta-form verb + 甲斐がある / noun + の + 甲斐がある

Meaning

be worth the effort

Structure

ta-form verb + 甲斐がある / noun + の + 甲斐がある

Explanation

甲斐がある means effort, waiting, or sacrifice was worth it and produced a result.

Usage

It is usually positive.

Example

毎日練習した甲斐があって、発音がかなり自然になった。

Daily practice paid off, and my pronunciation became much more natural.

Common Mistake

Do not confuse it with 甲斐もなく, which means despite the effort.

Memory Tip

Effort paid off: 甲斐がある.

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