ever since, from the time that

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Explanation

Indicates continuous state since an event.

[Verb て form] + からというもの

日本に来てからというもの、毎日日本語を使っている。

Nihon ni kite kara to iu mono, mainichi nihongo wo tsukatte iru.

Ever since coming to Japan, I use Japanese every day.

病気をしてからというもの、健康に気をつけている。

Byouki wo shite kara to iu mono, kenkou ni ki wo tsukete iru.

Ever since getting sick, I have been careful about my health.

Emphasizes lasting change.

～てからでないと

unless, not until after

～に違いない

must be ~, no doubt that ~, undoubtedly

～に関して/関する

regarding ~, concerning ~, about ~

～について/つい

about ~, concerning ~

～に伴って/伴い/伴う

along with ~, as ~ (changes)

Describes significant life changes.

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Last updated: Jan 2

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