〜てから
Meaning
After doing (sequence)
Explanation
V-te form + から
Examples
手を洗ってから、ご飯を食べます。
📐 Formation
| Form | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Affirmative | 〜てから | See examples above |
| Negative | 〜てから → change ending | Practice with different verbs |
↔️ Compare — Easy to Confuse
「〜から」(because) vs 「〜ので」(because, more formal/indirect): ので sounds softer and is preferred in written Japanese.
⚠️ Teacher's Note — Common Mistakes
Common mistake: using the wrong verb group for て-form conjugation. Group 1, 2, and irregular verbs all form て differently.
🎯 JLPT N5 — How It's Tested
もんだい1 & もんだい2
「〜てから」appears in もんだい1 (grammar fill-in) where you select the correct particle or ending, and in もんだい2 (sentence composition) where you arrange scrambled words.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 「〜てから」mean?+
「〜てから」means "After doing (sequence)". V-te form + から It is a JLPT N5 grammar point.
How do you use 「〜てから」?+
Example: 手を洗ってから、ご飯を食べます。.
Is 「〜てから」on the JLPT N5?+
Yes, it appears in the grammar section (もんだい1) and reading passages.
Practice 「〜てから」 in context