～だけあって JLPT N2

Formation

Verb-casual + だけあって, い-Adjective + だけあって, な-Adjective + なだけあって, Noun + だけあって

Explanation

The ～だけあって grammar point is used to indicate that something is as expected or deserves its reputation, based on certain facts or qualities. It can be translated as 'no wonder', 'as expected', or 'it is natural that' in English.

Example sentences

• 彼は日本語が上手だけあって、日本人のように話すことができる。

  As expected from his good Japanese skills, he can speak like a native.

  Kare wa nihongo ga jōzu dake atte, nihonjin no yō ni hanasu koto ga dekiru.

• このレストランは有名だけあって、料理がとても美味しい。

  No wonder this restaurant is famous; the food is very delicious.

  Kono resutoran wa yūmei dake atte, ryōri ga totemo oishii.

• 彼女は経験豊富なだけあって、その問題を簡単に解決できた。

  It's natural that she's experienced; she solved the problem easily.

  Kanojo wa keiken hōfu na dake atte, sono mondai o kantan ni kaiketsu dekita.

• 彼は優秀な学生だけあって、いつもテストの点数が高い。

  As expected of an excellent student, he always scores high on tests.

  Kare wa yūshū na gakusei dake atte, itsumo tesuto no tensū ga takai.