This means something is good, just like you thought it would be. It shows that effort leads to a good result.
Verb [dictionary form] + だけのことはあるPrimary
Verb [た-form] + だけのことはある
い-Adjective + だけのことはある
な-Adjective + な + だけのことはある
Noun + の + だけのことはある
This means something is good, just like you thought it would be. It shows that effort leads to a good result.
さすが世界遺産に登録されただけのことはある。景色が本当に素晴らしい。
As expected of a place registered as a World Heritage site. The scenery is truly wonderful.
彼は毎日３時間練習しているだけのことはある。試合ではいつも最高のプレーを見せる。
It's no wonder he's so good; he practices for three hours every day. He always shows his best performance in matches.
高いだけで、味は普通だ。わざわざ遠くから食べに来るだけのことはないね。
It's just expensive, the taste is average. It's not worth coming all the way from afar to eat here.
この最新モデルは値段が高いだけのことはあり、処理速度が旧モデルとは比べ物にならない。
This latest model is expensive for a reason; its processing speed is incomparable to the old model.
有名な建築家の設計だけのことはありますね。空間の使い方が独創的です。
As expected from the design of a famous architect. The use of space is so original.
This phrase shows you think something is very good. It means you expected it to be good. And it was. It is like saying, 'Yes, that is right.'
This is different from "~kai ga aru". That phrase means you feel happy your hard work paid off. This phrase, "~dake no koto wa aru", means something is good because of its high quality or effort. It is like saying, "Of course it's good, look at the effort!" It is also different from "~dake no kachi ga aru". That phrase means something has value. This phrase is more about a good result being expected.
Don't use this when something good happens by pure luck. For example, don't say 'It's worth winning the lottery'. Winning is just luck.
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