時間・時点N3

〜て以来

since... / ever since... (first time)

Structure

V-て形 + 以来

Explanation

Indicates that since an action, "ever since...". Attaches to the te-form + 以来; the main clause is often a continuing state or a first experience.

Examples

日本に来て以来、一度も実家に帰っていません。

Since coming to Japan, I haven't returned home once.

結婚して以来、ずっとこの町に住んでいます。

I've lived in this town ever since I got married.

Note

て以来 means "ever since..."; the main clause is usually a continuing state. 以来 marks a starting point.

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