〜だけあって

N2

as expected of ~

Structure

Noun + だけあって

Explanation

「〜だけあって」 means "as expected of ~". Structure: Noun + だけあって. This is a JLPT N2 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.

Example sentences

senmonka dake atte, haaku no setsumei ga wakariyasui desu.

As you would expect from an expert, the explanation of the grasp is clear.

senmonka dake atte, idou no setsumei ga wakariyasui desu.

As you would expect from an expert, the explanation of the personnel transfer is clear.

senmonka dake atte, teikyou no setsumei ga wakariyasui desu.

As you would expect from an expert, the explanation of the provision is clear.

senmonka dake atte, tenkan no setsumei ga wakariyasui desu.

As you would expect from an expert, the explanation of the switch is clear.

senmonka dake atte, kibo no setsumei ga wakariyasui desu.

As you would expect from an expert, the explanation of the scale is clear.

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