GRAMMAR
〜だけあって
as expected of
Explanation
NOTE
〜だけあって means as expected from or fittingly — it praises a result that matches the subject's status, reputation, or effort.
彼は元プロだけあって、動きが違う。
As expected from a former pro, his movements are different.
The second clause is a **positive evaluation** that fits the first clause's reputation or status.
NOTE
The cause clause typically names a reputation, role, training, or effort; the result clause praises something that lives up to it.
NOTE
With nouns, attach だけあって directly to the dictionary form (先生 → 先生だけあって).
STRUCTURE
N辞
だけあって彼女は歌手だけあって、声がきれいだ。
Kanojo wa kashu dake atte, koe ga kirei da.
As expected from a singer, her voice is beautiful.
この店は有名店だけあって、味が素晴らしい。
Kono mise wa yuumeiten dake atte, aji ga subarashii.
As expected from a famous shop, the taste is wonderful.
京都は古都だけあって、寺が多い。
Kyouto wa koto dake atte, tera ga ooi.
As expected from an ancient capital, Kyoto has many temples.
NOTE
With verbs, attach だけあって to the plain form — often the past form for completed effort (努力した → 努力しただけあって).
STRUCTURE
V普
だけあって毎日練習しただけあって、上手になった。
Mainichi renshuu shita dake atte, jouzu ni natta.
Fitting the fact that he practiced every day, he got good at it.
長年住んでいるだけあって、この町に詳しい。
Naganen sunde iru dake atte, kono machi ni kuwashii.
As expected from living here for many years, he knows this town well.
留学しただけあって、英語がとても上手だ。
Ryuugaku shita dake atte, eigo ga totemo jouzu da.
Fitting the fact that she studied abroad, her English is very good.
Practice exercises
1
あの店は人気があるだけあって、いつも込んでいるものだから。
That shop is popular, and as expected, it's always crowded because of that.
Answer
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2
有名な作家であるだけあって、彼の本は良いものだから。
He is a famous author, and as expected, his books are good because of that.
Answer
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3
人気の観光地なだけあって、外国人が多い。
It's a popular tourist spot, and as expected, there are many foreigners.
Answer
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4
名門の大学であるだけあって、研究施設が充実している。
It's a prestigious university, and as expected, the research facilities are excellent.
Answer
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5
あの選手は実力があるだけあって、勝ちたいばかりに努力した。
That player has ability, and as expected, he worked hard just because he wanted to win.
Answer
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