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SENTENCE MAP JLPT N3
日本に来てから、電車のアナウンスが少しずつ分かるようになった。
ENGLISH TRANSLATION
Since coming to Japan, I’ve gradually become able to understand train announcements.
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てからSince; after doing
Marks the point after which the following situation or change takes place.
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A clear sequence: first coming to Japan, then gradually understanding more.
A clear sequence: first coming to Japan, then gradually understanding more.
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日本に来てから、電車のアナウンスが少しずつ分かるようになった。
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毎日まいにち
練習れんしゅう
日本語にほんご
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〜ために
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