て以来
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te irai
since; henceforth~
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て以来
te irai
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since; henceforth~
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📊 Pattern Stats
JLPT Level N2
Upper-Intermediate · Academic & formal usage
Reading te irai
Post ID 51148
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📝 Usage Notes

since; henceforth~

🎯 Quick Quiz
What does this grammar pattern mean or do?
て以来
📚 How to Master This Pattern
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Press Hear it and repeat て以来 three times. Feel the rhythm — grammar patterns have a natural flow.
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Write Two Sentences
Compose two original sentences using て以来. One about yourself, one about something you see right now.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the grammar pattern て以来 mean?
Since; henceforth~
What JLPT level is て以来?
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 て以来 in a sentence?
Attach て以来 (te irai) 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 て以来 formal or casual Japanese?
て以来 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 て以来 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.