～かいがあって

When to use

かいがあって: the effort paid off (練習したかいがあって).

Explanation

The ～かいがあって grammar point is used to convey the idea that an action or effort is worth it, or that it has value. It is often translated as 'to be worth the effort' or 'to pay off' in English. It is typically associated with actions or efforts that lead to a successful or desirable result.

• 毎日まいにち勉強べんきょうしたかいがあって、テストに合格ごうかくしました。

  Studying every day paid off—I passed the test.

  Mainichi benkyō shita kai ga atte, tesuto ni gōkaku shimashita.

• 練習れんしゅうのかいがあって、試合しあいに勝かつことができた。

  The practice paid off, and we were able to win the match.

  Renshū no kai ga atte, shiai ni katsu koto ga dekita.

• 雨あめの中なかを走はしってきたかいがあって、電車でんしゃに間まに合あった。

  Running in the rain was worth it, as I made it to the train on time.

  Ame no naka o hashitte kita kai ga atte, densha ni maniatta.

• 早起はやおきして掃除そうじをしたかいがあって、部屋へやがきれいになった。

  Waking up early to clean paid off; the room is now spotless.

  Hayaoki shite sōji o shita kai ga atte, heya ga kirei ni natta.

Worth (Worth Doing / In Vain / Bearable)

• ～がい〜gaiN2Expresses 'worth doing' for verbs.
• ～かいもなく〜kai mo nakuN2Expresses the meaning of 'without worth', 'in vain'…
• ～に堪える～ni taeruN1Used to say that something is 'worth doing' or 'can stand…
• ～に堪えない～ni taenaiN1Indicates something is unbearable or not worth doing…
• ～に耐える～ni taeruN1To endure or withstand something; 'endure', 'withstand'…
• ～足る Noun〜taru NounN1Indicates that something is worthy or sufficient to be…

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