Since A; because of A
- Since A; because of A
- Every time that A happens, B Suggests that this chain of events A and B happens over and over again.
- Doing A, then B; A, then B, etc.
5
この会社の安い給料ではだれも働きたくないよ。
Because of the cheap wages at this company, no one wants to work (here).
2
あのお母さん、あんなに怒っていては子供がかわいそうだよ。
That mother, to get so angry: poor kids.
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Construction
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Basic Examples:
怖くては (because (you're) scared)
Basic Examples:
病気では (because (I'm) sick)
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快晴では (since it's nice outside)
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Grammar usage notes
もしAをしたらBだ
the phrase that comes after ては/のては(B) has a negative nuance/meaning. it cannot convey the speaker's hope/intention, or inducement of another person to an action
the phrase that comes after ては/のては(B) has a negative nuance/meaning. it cannot convey the speaker's hope/intention, or inducement of another person to an action
When ては is used to mean “because” or “with,” it implies a causal relationship that leads to an undesirable or negative outcome. It suggests that, given a particular condition, a problematic result will naturally follow. This usage is common in both hypothetical warnings (e.g., “そんなに遊んでばかりいては試験に合格できない” — “If you keep just playing around, you won’t pass the exam”) and factual statements (e.g., “この条件では成功は難しい” — “With these conditions, success will be difficult”), where the undesirable consequence is presented as inevitable given the stated condition.
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Every time that A happens, B
Suggests that this chain of events A and B happens over and over again.
- Since A; because of A
- Every time that A happens, B Suggests that this chain of events A and B happens over and over again.
- Doing A, then B; A, then B, etc.
2
祖母はいつもテレビを見てはすぐに寝ている。
Every time my grandmother watches TV, she goes to sleep immediately.
Getting the sentences
Construction
(Elements in parentheses are optional.)
Basic Examples:
喧嘩しては仲直りする (every time (they) fight, (they) make up)
Where this grammar is found
Doing A, then B; A, then B, etc.
- Since A; because of A
- Every time that A happens, B Suggests that this chain of events A and B happens over and over again.
- Doing A, then B; A, then B, etc.
4
作っては捨て、作っては捨て、やっとおいしいお菓子ができた。
After making some and throwing it away repeatedly, I finally was able to make some delicious sweets.
4
走っては歩き、走っては歩き、彼女は必死にゴールを目指した。
Running and walking, running and walking, she desperately aimed for the finishing line.
Getting the sentences
Construction
(Elements in parentheses are optional.)
Basic Examples:
書いては消して (write then erase)
Basic Examples:
歩いては休み (walk a little then rest)
Where this grammar is found
Grammar usage notes
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