〜たて
freshly done
Use this pattern to shape a complete, natural Japanese thought.
Remember it
Connect the meaning to its sound: say “〜たて” aloud once.
Understand
Build the pattern
Sentence formula
How it works
「〜たて」 means "freshly done". Structure: Verb stem + たて. This is a JLPT N3 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
Read the example aloud, then replace one detail with something from your own life.
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できたての修理はおいしいです。
できたて の しゅうり は おいしい です。
dekitate no shuuri wa oishii desu.
Freshly made repair is delicious.
At work
Example 2できたての資料はおいしいです。
できたて の しりょう は おいしい です。
dekitate no shiryou wa oishii desu.
Freshly made materials is delicious.
Everyday life
Example 3できたての機械はおいしいです。
できたて の きかい は おいしい です。
dekitate no kikai wa oishii desu.
Freshly made machine is delicious.
Everyday life
Example 4できたての材料はおいしいです。
できたて の ざいりょう は おいしい です。
dekitate no zairyou wa oishii desu.
Freshly made ingredients is delicious.
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?
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Read the situation, look away from the answer, and say the Japanese aloud.
Your situation
Freshly made repair is delicious.
The answer is hidden. Try to use 〜たて.
Remember tomorrow
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Review the meaning and formula later so today’s lesson moves into long-term memory.