JLPT N3 • GRAMMAR

〜だけあって

As expected of a high-class restaurant, both the taste of the food and the service are wonderful.

Practice Question

このレストランは高級店な(   )、料理の味もサービスも素晴らしい。
🎉 Explanation

このレストランは高級店な「だけあって」、料理の味もサービスも素晴らしい。

English Explanation

The grammar pattern "~だけあって" (dake atte) means "as expected of" or "precisely because." It is used to express that a certain outcome, quality, or result is natural and justified given a particular condition, qualification, or reputation. It often conveys a sense of confirmation or satisfaction, acknowledging that something lives up to its name.

日本語解説

前の事柄が理由であるから、当然の結果だ、期待通りだ、と評価する時に使います。評判や期待に相応しい結果であることを表す表現です。

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