#001 · Sequence and time
〜てから
After doing A
Example 1
宿題を終えてから、テレビを見ます。
→ I watch TV after finishing my homework.
Reading tip
Track event order, timing, and habits.
24 N4 reading patterns covering sequence, reasons, comparisons and conditions, with examples and quizzes.
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#001 · Sequence and time
After doing A
Example 1
宿題を終えてから、テレビを見ます。
→ I watch TV after finishing my homework.
Reading tip
Track event order, timing, and habits.
#002 · Sequence and time
After having done
Example 1
映画を見た後で、感想を話しました。
→ After the movie, we discussed our impressions.
Reading tip
Track event order, timing, and habits.
#003 · Sequence and time
While / during
Example 1
母が料理している間に、部屋を片づけました。
→ I tidied the room while my mother cooked.
Reading tip
Track event order, timing, and habits.
#004 · Sequence and time
When
Example 1
困ったときに、友達が助けてくれました。
→ My friend helped me when I was in trouble.
Reading tip
Track event order, timing, and habits.
#005 · Sequence and time
While doing
Example 1
音楽を聞きながら、勉強します。
→ I study while listening to music.
Reading tip
Track event order, timing, and habits.
#006 · Sequence and time
Have come to / become able to
Example 1
毎日練習して、漢字が読めるようになりました。
→ With daily practice, I became able to read kanji.
Reading tip
Track event order, timing, and habits.
#007 · Cause and purpose
For the purpose of
Example 1
留学するために、お金をためています。
→ I'm saving money to study abroad.
Reading tip
Distinguish causes from intended goals.
#008 · Cause and purpose
So that
Example 1
忘れないように、メモを取ります。
→ I take notes so I won't forget.
Reading tip
Distinguish causes from intended goals.
#009 · Cause and purpose
Because / since
Example 1
電車が遅れたので、会議に遅刻しました。
→ I was late for the meeting because the train was delayed.
Reading tip
Distinguish causes from intended goals.
#010 · Cause and purpose
For that reason
Example 1
雨が続きました。そのため、試合は中止です。
→ It kept raining, so the game was canceled.
Reading tip
Distinguish causes from intended goals.
#011 · Cause and purpose
Thanks to
Example 1
先生のおかげで、合格できました。
→ Thanks to my teacher, I passed.
Reading tip
Distinguish causes from intended goals.
#012 · Cause and purpose
Because of (negative)
Example 1
寝不足のせいで、集中できません。
→ I can't concentrate because of lack of sleep.
Reading tip
Distinguish causes from intended goals.
#013 · Contrast and comparison
Although / even though
Example 1
早く出たのに、遅刻しました。
→ Although I left early, I was late.
Reading tip
Pay attention to the clause after a contrast.
#014 · Contrast and comparison
And yet
Example 1
約束しました。それなのに、来ませんでした。
→ He promised, and yet he didn't come.
Reading tip
Pay attention to the clause after a contrast.
#015 · Contrast and comparison
On the other hand
Example 1
この店は安いです。一方で、駅から遠いです。
→ The shop is cheap, but it's far from the station.
Reading tip
Pay attention to the clause after a contrast.
#016 · Contrast and comparison
B is more ... than A
Example 1
車より電車のほうが便利です。
→ Trains are more convenient than cars.
Reading tip
Pay attention to the clause after a contrast.
#017 · Contrast and comparison
Not as ... as
Example 1
今日は昨日ほど寒くありません。
→ It's not as cold today as yesterday.
Reading tip
Pay attention to the clause after a contrast.
#018 · Contrast and comparison
Not only ... but also
Example 1
この公園は広いだけでなく、静かです。
→ This park is not only large but also quiet.
Reading tip
Pay attention to the clause after a contrast.
#019 · Conditions and assumptions
If / when
Example 1
雨がやんだら、出かけましょう。
→ Let's go out when the rain stops.
Reading tip
Identify the exact condition for an action.
#020 · Conditions and assumptions
If
Example 1
時間があれば、手伝います。
→ If I have time, I'll help.
Reading tip
Identify the exact condition for an action.
#021 · Conditions and assumptions
If that's the case
Example 1
日本へ行くなら、春がいいですよ。
→ If you're going to Japan, spring is nice.
Reading tip
Identify the exact condition for an action.
#022 · Conditions and assumptions
Even if
Example 1
高くても、必要なら買います。
→ Even if it's expensive, I'll buy it if necessary.
Reading tip
Identify the exact condition for an action.
#023 · Conditions and assumptions
In the event that
Example 1
遅れる場合は、電話してください。
→ If you will be late, please call.
Reading tip
Identify the exact condition for an action.
#024 · Conditions and assumptions
Decide to
Example 1
来月から運動することにします。
→ I've decided to exercise starting next month.
Reading tip
Identify the exact condition for an action.