条件・譲歩N3
〜ては
every time... / whenever... (repeated action)
Structure
V-て形 + は
Explanation
Indicates a repeated action, "every time...". Attaches to the te-form + は, followed by a resulting situation (雨が降ってはやむ).
Examples
彼は飲んでは文句を言います。
Every time he drinks, he complains.
子供は転んでは泣きます。
Every time the child falls, he cries.
Note
ては indicates repetition with accompanying results. Note the difference from てはならない (prohibition).