を経て
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を経て
o hete
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through; by way of; after; via ~
N1
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📊 Pattern Stats
JLPT Level
N1
Advanced · Literary, rhetorical & rare forms
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o hete
Post ID
51333
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📝 Usage Notes
through; by way of; after; via ~
📖 How to use it
Expresses that something happens after passing through a period, place, or process, meaning 'through', 'by way of', or 'after'.
Attaches to
Attaches directly to a noun, with the particle を preceding 経て. The noun is typically a period of time, a place, or an abstract process.
を経て is a formal, written-style expression. It indicates that something occurs after going through a certain period or process. For example, you can say that after years of training (長い訓練を経て), someone becomes a professional. It's similar to saying 'after going through' or 'by way of' in English. The key point is that there is an intervening stage or experience that leads to the final result. It is often used in resumes, biographies, or historical accounts. Because it's formal, you'll rarely hear it in casual conversation. If you want to say 'after two years' in a casual way, you'd say 二年後に, not 二年を経て.
彼は十年の研究を経て、画期的な発明を成し遂げた。
Kare wa juunen no kenkyuu o hete, kakkiteki na hatsumei o nashitogeta.
After ten years of research, he achieved a groundbreaking invention.
この商品は厳しい品質検査を経て、市場に出る。
Kono shouhin wa kibishii hinshitsu kensa o hete, shijou ni deru.
This product goes on the market after passing strict quality inspections.
彼女は三つの会社を経て、今の地位に就いた。
Kanojo wa mittsu no kaisha o hete, ima no chii ni tsuita.
She attained her current position after working at three companies.
Not を経て vs. を通じて
を経て emphasizes a sequence of stages or time passing before a result, while を通じて means 'throughout' or 'by means of', focusing on the medium or channel (e.g., インターネットを通じて = via the internet). を経て cannot be used with tools or media.
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Formal and mostly written; used in official contexts like reports, biographies, and news, not in everyday speech.
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を経て
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the grammar pattern を経て mean?
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Through; by way of; after; via ~
What JLPT level is を経て?
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Nihoner currently groups this pattern under JLPT N1 — Advanced · Literary, rhetorical & rare forms. Use the level label as study guidance rather than a prediction of what will appear on an exam.
How do you use を経て in a sentence?
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Attach を経て (o hete) 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 を経て formal or casual Japanese?
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を経て 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 を経て long-term?
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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 later the same day and again over the following days. Writing original sentences can help you practise using the pattern in context.