synonym Comparative
〜て以来
VS
回顧
Differences Between "〜て以来" and "回顧"
Option A
〜て以来
Meaning
since (a past event), ever since
Reading
〜ていらい (te irai)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
日本に来て以来、ずっと日本語を勉強しています。
Ever since coming to Japan, I've been studying Japanese.
Option B
回顧
Meaning
recollection, reminiscence, looking back (often at the past)
Reading
かいこ (kaiko)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
彼は自身の半生を回顧する自伝を著した。
He authored an autobiography recollecting his half-life.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(since (a past event), ever since)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 〜て以来: Expresses that a certain state or action has continued from a specific point in the past until now. Often implies a significant change or continuation.
- 回顧: Noun form. Often used in formal contexts or when reflecting on a significant period or events of the past. Can be used with する as a verb (回顧する - to look back).
- 〜て以来: Expresses that a certain state or action has continued from a specific point in the past until now. Often implies a significant change or continuation.
- 回顧: Noun form. Often used in formal contexts or when reflecting on a significant period or events of the past. Can be used with する as a verb (回顧する - to look back).
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