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以来

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 以来

らい
Adverb
Noun
Freq #1239
1

since; henceforth

Examples
1988年以来トムに会っていません。
I haven't seen Tom since 1988.

Kanji in this Word

5 strokes
Frequency: 126
JLPT N3
Grade 4

Meanings

by means of
because
in view of
compared with

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
もっ.て
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
もち
7 strokes
Frequency: 102
JLPT N4
Grade 2

Meanings

come
due
next
cause
become

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ライ
タイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
く.る
きた.る
きた.す
き.たす
き.たる
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
くり
くる
ごろ
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