「～てからというもの」- Since Then

Explanation

Grammar: Verb て-form + からというもの
Meaning: Since... (emphasizing a significant change after an event)

Grammar Pattern

Grammar Point	Connection	Explanation
～てからというもの	Verb て-form + からというもの	Used to describe a significant and often irreversible change that occurs after a specific action or event. This pattern emphasizes the lasting impact of the preceding action.

Basic Usage

• Structure: Verb て-form + からというもの
• Often paired with descriptions of change.

Examples

• 彼かれは結婚けっこんしてからというもの、人ひとが変かわったようになった。
• Kare wa kekkon shite kara to iu mono, hito ga kawatta you ni natta.
• Since he got married, he seems like a completely different person.
  

• あのあのホラー映画ほらーえいがを見みてからというもの、トイレといれにすら行いけなくなった。
• Ano horaa eiga o mite kara to iu mono, toire ni sura ikenaku natta.
• Since watching that horror movie, I can't even go to the bathroom.
  

• 就職しゅうしょくしてからというもの、社会しゃかいの厳きびしさを痛感つうかんしている。
• Shuushoku shite kara to iu mono, shakai no kibishisa o tsuukan shite iru.
• Since starting my job, I’ve deeply felt the harshness of society.
  

• 友達ともだちを増ふやしたいけど、社会人しゃかいじんになってからというもの、なかなかできない。
• Tomodachi o fuyashitai kedo, shakaijin ni natte kara to iu mono, nakanaka dekinai.
• I want to make more friends, but since becoming a working adult, it’s been really difficult.
  

Key Points

• Describes a change that has already occurred: The latter part of the sentence typically describes a change that has happened and continues.
• Emotional tone: This pattern often carries an emotional nuance, such as surprise, regret, or reflection.

Deep Dive

「～てからというもの」 emphasizes a significant and often irreversible change that occurs after a specific event. It often evokes an emotional response, making it a vivid and expressive way to describe personal experiences. Unlike 「～てから」, which simply indicates the sequence of actions, this pattern highlights the lasting impact of the preceding event.

Examples

• 彼かれは結婚けっこんしてからというもの、趣味しゅみに費ついやす時間じかんが減へってきている。
• Kare wa kekkon shite kara to iu mono, shumi ni tsuiyasu jikan ga hette kite iru.
• Since getting married, the time he spends on his hobbies has decreased.
  

• 禁煙きんえんしてからというもの、タバコたばこの臭においが辛つらい。
• Kinen shite kara to iu mono, tabako no nioi ga tsurai.
• Since quitting smoking, the smell of cigarettes has become unbearable.
  

Comparison

「～てから」 vs. 「～てからというもの」

Grammar Point	Connection	Explanation
～てから	Verb て-form + から	Emphasizes the sequence of actions, where the latter action follows the former.
～てからというもの	Verb て-form + からというもの	Emphasizes a significant change that occurs after the preceding action.

Examples

• 「～てから」：
  • 日本にほんに来きてから日本語にほんごの勉強べんきょうを始はじめました。
  • Nihon ni kite kara nihongo no benkyou o hajimemashita.
  • After coming to Japan, I started studying Japanese.
    
• 「～てからというもの」：
  • 結婚けっこんしてからというもの、趣味しゅみに費ついやす時間じかんが減へってきている。
  • Kekkon shite kara to iu mono, shumi ni tsuiyasu jikan ga hette kite iru.
  • Since getting married, the time I spend on my hobbies has decreased.
    

Real-Life Scenarios

This pattern is commonly used in daily life, especially when describing personal experiences or emotional changes. It’s particularly useful for narrating significant life events like marriage, starting a job, or studying.

Summary

「～てからというもの」 is a practical grammar pattern for describing significant changes that occur after a specific event. It not only highlights the nature of the change but also conveys the speaker’s emotional attitude. Mastering this pattern will make your Japanese expressions richer and more precise, while understanding its differences from similar patterns will help you communicate more effectively.