だけのことはある
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dake no koto wa aru
as expected of; not for nothing
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だけのことはある
dake no koto wa aru
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as expected of; not for nothing
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📊 Pattern Stats
JLPT Level N2
Upper-Intermediate · Academic & formal usage
Reading dake no koto wa aru
Post ID 51006
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📝 Usage Notes

as expected of; not for nothing

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だけのことはある
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the grammar pattern だけのことはある mean?
As expected of; not for nothing
What JLPT level is だけのことはある?
JLPT N2 — Upper-Intermediate · Academic & formal usage. To pass JLPT N2 you need to recognise and use this pattern correctly in reading and listening sections.
How do you use だけのことはある in a sentence?
Attach だけのことはある (dake no koto wa aru) to the appropriate verb or noun form as described in the usage notes. Then try writing two original sentences — one about yourself and one about something around you.
Is だけのことはある formal or casual Japanese?
だけのことはある is used in formal or written contexts. You will see it mainly in written texts, news, business Japanese and academic contexts.
How can I remember だけのことはある long-term?
Use the flashcard on this page for active recall — see the pattern, reconstruct the usage from memory, then flip. Follow with the 4-choice quiz to distinguish it from similar patterns. Review at 10 minutes, 1 day and 3 days (spaced repetition). Writing two original sentences at each review session is the fastest way to reach production-level mastery.