This phrase means 'as expected'. It shows that something is true because of a good reason. It often shows admiration.
Noun + だけあってPrimary
Verb [dictionary form] + だけあって
い-Adjective + だけあって
な-Adjective + な + だけあって
Clause + だけあって
This phrase means 'as expected'. It shows that something is true because of a good reason. It often shows admiration.
彼は海外に長く住んでいただけあって、発音がきれいだ。
He lived abroad for a long time, so as you'd expect, his pronunciation is beautiful.
このコートは高かっただけあって、とても暖かい。
This coat was expensive, and for good reason, it's very warm.
彼は真面目なだけあって、冗談が通じないことがある。
Precisely because he's so serious, sometimes jokes don't get through to him.
さすが一流ホテルだけあって、サービスが素晴らしいですね。
As expected of a first-class hotel, the service is wonderful, isn't it.
長年の研究の成果だけあって、画期的な発明だと評価された。
As expected from the result of many years of research, it was evaluated as a groundbreaking invention.
This pattern shows you are impressed. You see a good reason. Then you see a good result. You are saying, 'Of course it's good, look at the reason!'
This is like saying "as expected." It shows a good result. The similar phrase "〜だけに" (dake-ni) is different. It can show good or bad results. It means "all the more because." For example, you can say "I was sad because I had high hopes." But you cannot use "〜だけあって" for this.
Don't use this when the result is surprising or bad. For example, you can't say "He's a doctor, so he's bad at math." The second part must make sense with the first part. It should be something good or impressive.
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