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4課 希望と行動
Desire and action
4課

~てから~

接続:Vてから、~
After doing… then…. Emphasize that the second action occurs only after the first action is completed.
注意 / Note:Vて indicates sequence concatenation; てから emphasizes the milestone of completion first.
使い分け / How to choose quickly:Use when: Right click to complete A before doing B
Wonder: Does B only happen after A is done?
Avoid: Don't use if just listing actions
Tip to remember: Vてから、B
Check again: Try inserting "after finishing" in Vietnamese, if it comes naturally, use てから
手を洗ってから、ご飯を食べます。
After washing my hands, I eat rice.
予約してから、店へ行きました。
After making a reservation, I went to the restaurant.
よく考えてから、答えてください。
Think carefully then answer.

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