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Dake Atte: As Expected Of

"Precisely because X has a certain quality, the result is Y"—often admiring. This lesson combines form, context, examples, common mistakes, and practice so you can use the pattern in real communication.

12 minNihongo Hub Editorial TeamPublished 2026-06-06Updated 2026-06-06

Learning objectives

  • Lesson goals: "Precisely because X has a certain quality, the result is Y"—often admiring.
  • Form and connection: [Noun/Plain form] だけあって
  • Nuance in real use: だけあって confirms that reputation matches reality—you heard someone was great, and now you've witnessed it.

Form and connection

[Noun/Plain form] だけあって

Core Explanation

"Precisely because X has a certain quality, the result is Y"—often admiring.

Cultural Note

だけあって confirms that reputation matches reality—you heard someone was great, and now you've witnessed it.

Practical examples

As expected of a pro, they're really good.
As expected of the price, the quality is good.

Common pitfalls

Build the base form before adding the pattern

Complete the required conjugation first. Do not keep polite and plain endings at the same time.

Match politeness to the situation

The examples are reliable starting points; relationships and context can still change the most natural wording.

Practice and answers

1. Write the connection formula for this lesson.
Show answer[Noun/Plain form] だけあって
2. Explain the meaning of the first example.
Show answerAs expected of a pro, they're really good.
3. Rewrite the final example using this lesson pattern.
Show answer高たかかっただけあって質しつがいい。 ([Noun/Plain form] だけあって)

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