Because A
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3歳のころですか？昔のこととて、覚えていません。
When I was three? I don't remember because it was so long ago.
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まだパン作りは慣れぬこととて、失敗しました。
I was unsuccessful because I am not yet used to making bread.
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Basic Examples:
休み中のこととて (because they're on holiday)
慣れぬこととて (because (he's) not used to)
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iritka
Level: 1
(12 years ago)
since A, B is unavoidable, and usually used in formal sentances like:
引越してきたばかりで, あたりの様子もわからないこととて, どうぞよろしくお愿いい たします。
I have just moved here and (therefore) don't know the local ways, so I'm asking for your cooperation and kindness.
引越してきたばかりで, あたりの様子もわからないこととて, どうぞよろしくお愿いい たします。
I have just moved here and (therefore) don't know the local ways, so I'm asking for your cooperation and kindness.
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