JLPT N1

～を経て

Through; via; after a period of

Structure

Noun (period/place/process) + を経て

How it works

This phrase indicates that something has passed through a certain process, period, or place to reach its current state. It highlights the journey or the stages involved in a development.

Examples

長い試行錯誤を経て、その技術は完成した。

Through a long period of trial and error, that technology was completed.

Common mistakes

Confusing it with simple 'after'; 'を経て' implies a process or passage, not just a simple chronological order.

Tip

Think of it as the path something 'went through'.

More JLPT N1 grammar

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