As you'd expect, A; Of course, A
Shows an obvious or expected situation A
- As you'd expect, A; Of course, A Shows an obvious or expected situation A
- States a reason/explanation A
6点
道理でみち子は嫌がるわけだ。
It's no surprise that Michiko doesn't like it.
7点
道理であの子が喜んでいたわけだ。
No wonder that kid was happy.
9点
あの先生はとても優しいから、クラスが人気なわけだ。
That teacher is really kind, so his class is naturally popular.
Getting the sentences
Construction
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Basic Examples:
できるわけだ (as you'd expect, (he) can)
楽しいわけ (of course it's fun)
Related Expressions
Where this grammar is found
Nihongo So-Matome N3 (日本語総まとめ): 第6週 4日目
Nihongo So-Matome N2 (日本語総まとめ): 第3週 2日目
新完全マスター文法 N3: E「わけ」のいろいろな使い方
JLPT N1 / Advanced: Jumble Question Pack ①
Nihongo So-Matome N2 (日本語総まとめ): 第3週 2日目
新完全マスター文法 N3: E「わけ」のいろいろな使い方
JLPT N1 / Advanced: Jumble Question Pack ①
User notes
States a reason/explanation A
- As you'd expect, A; Of course, A Shows an obvious or expected situation A
- States a reason/explanation A
1点
彼は10年も日本で暮らしてるんですね。道理で日本語が上手いわけだ。
He's been living in Japan for 10 years. It's no wonder he's good at Japanese.
0点
カナさんは頭が痛いんだって。だから元気がないわけだ。
Kana said her head hurts. That's why she isn't well.
Getting the sentences
Construction
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Where this grammar is found
User notes
Discussion about this grammar

Years Studied: since 2000
Studying: 自分のため、日本語教師だから
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Studying: 自分のため、日本語教師だから
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Grammar mod.
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12 years ago
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Site admin
Level: 121, 好 : 6,891
Level: 121, 好 : 6,891
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Years Studied: 13
Level: 1,
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Level: 1,
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