〜を経て
through / after ~
Show when one action happens in relation to another.
Remember it
Place two moments on a timeline and join them with 〜を経て.
Understand
Build the pattern
Sentence formula
How it works
「〜を経て」 means "through / after ~". Structure: Noun + を経て. This is a JLPT N1 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.
When to use it
Use it for routines, status updates, sequences, and telling stories.
Tone: Neutral
A general pattern; let the sentence ending and situation set the politeness level.
Use
Hear it in real life
Everyday life
Example 1長い議論を経て、採決が承認された。
ながい ぎろん を へて、さいけつ が しょうにん された。
nagai giron o hete, saiketsu ga shounin sareta.
After long discussion, the vote was approved.
Shopping & services
Example 2長い議論を経て、買収が承認された。
ながい ぎろん を へて、ばいしゅう が しょうにん された。
nagai giron o hete, baishuu ga shounin sareta.
After long discussion, the acquisition was approved.
Everyday life
Example 3長い議論を経て、志願が承認された。
ながい ぎろん を へて、しがん が しょうにん された。
nagai giron o hete, shigan ga shounin sareta.
After long discussion, the volunteering was approved.
Everyday life
Example 4長い議論を経て、転載が承認された。
ながい ぎろん を へて、てんさい が しょうにん された。
nagai giron o hete, tensai ga shounin sareta.
After long discussion, the reprinting was approved.
Everyday life
Example 5長い議論を経て、滞納が承認された。
ながい ぎろん を へて、たいのう が しょうにん された。
nagai giron o hete, tainou ga shounin sareta.
After long discussion, the payment arrears was approved.
Make it yours
Choose one example. Replace one person, place, object, or time with a detail from your life, then say the new sentence aloud.
Recall
Test your memory
Recall practice
Can you say it?
1 of 5
Read the situation, look away from the answer, and say the Japanese aloud.
Your situation
After long discussion, the vote was approved.
The answer is hidden. Try to use 〜を経て.
Remember tomorrow
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