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4課 希望と行動
Desire and action
4課

~て~

接続:Vて、V
Do… then…; and…. Connect actions in sequence or in the same sequence of events.
注意 / Note:The last action determines the tense of the whole sentence; てから emphasizes after finishing the previous work.
使い分け / How to choose quickly:Use when: Connect simple consecutive actions
Wonder: Do actions only need to be told in series?
Avoid: Don't use it if you have to press "after completion"
Tip to remember: Vて、V
Check again: No need to press completion → use て to connect
朝起きて、顔を洗います。
In the morning I wake up and wash my face.
コンビニへ行って、弁当を買いました。
I went to the convenience store and bought a boxed lunch.
電気を消して、部屋を出ました。
I turned off the light and left the room.

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