～たて JLPT N3

Formation

Verb-stem + たて

Explanation

The ～たて grammar point is used to express that an action has just been completed, and the result or condition is still fresh or new. This is often used with verbs like 焼く (bake), 作る (make), or 洗う (wash).

Example sentences

• このパンは焼きたてで、まだ温かいです。

  This bread is freshly baked and still warm.

  Kono pan wa yakitate de, mada atatakai desu.

• 作りたてのお弁当が美味しい。

  A freshly made bento is delicious.

  Tsukuritate no obentou ga oishii.

• 洗いたてのシャツはいい匂いがする。

  Freshly washed shirts smell nice.

  Araitate no shatsu wa ii nioi ga suru.

• 彼女は切りたての野菜をサラダに入れました。

  She added freshly cut vegetables to the salad.

  Kanojo wa kiritate no yasai wo sarada ni iremashita.