やっと
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yatto
at last; finally; barely; narrowly
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やっと
yatto
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at last; finally; barely; narrowly
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📊 Pattern Stats
JLPT Level N4
Upper-Beginner · Forming complex sentences
Reading yatto
Post ID 50802
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📝 Usage Notes

at last; finally; barely; narrowly

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What does this grammar pattern mean or do?
やっと
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Press Hear it and repeat やっと three times. Feel the rhythm — grammar patterns have a natural flow.
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Compose two original sentences using やっと. One about yourself, one about something you see right now.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the grammar pattern やっと mean?
At last; finally; barely; narrowly
What JLPT level is やっと?
JLPT N4 — Upper-Beginner · Forming complex sentences. To pass JLPT N4 you need to recognise and use this pattern correctly in reading and listening sections.
How do you use やっと in a sentence?
Attach やっと (yatto) 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 やっと formal or casual Japanese?
やっと is used in both casual and polite contexts. It appears frequently in everyday conversation, textbooks, and simple written materials.
How can I remember やっと 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.