Verb てからというもの JLPT N1

Verb te kara to iu mono

Expresses that ever since a certain event happened, a condition has continued until now.

Formation

Verb-て form + からというもの

Explanation

The てからというもの grammar point indicates that from the time a certain action happened, a significant change or condition has persisted continuously. It emphasizes that the new situation contrasts with what came before.

Example sentences

彼女と別れてからというもの、一人で過ごす時間が増えました。

Ever since I broke up with her, I've spent more time alone.

Kanojo to wakarete kara to iu mono, hitori de sugosu jikan ga fuemashita.
子供が生まれてからというもの、自由な時間がなくなった。

Since the baby was born, I have had no free time.

Kodomo ga umarete kara to iu mono, jiyū na jikan ga nakunatta.
新しい仕事を始めてからというもの、毎日忙しくなりました。

Ever since I started my new job, I've been busy every day.

Atarashii shigoto o hajimete kara to iu mono, mainichi isogashiku narimashita.
大学に入ってからというもの、スポーツをする時間がなくなった。

I haven’t had time to play sports since I entered university.

Daigaku ni haitte kara to iu mono, supōtsu o suru jikan ga nakunatta.