以来

Meaning & usage

以来 means that from the time of some event up to now, a situation has continued or held. It follows a verb in ta-form (often with して), a noun, or a time expression like その時, and the main clause typically describes an ongoing state. It is common in both spoken and written Japanese.

Example sentences 8

1. ロンドンへいって以来いらい、彼女かのじょは電話でんわをかけてきていない。

   She hasn't phoned since she went to London.

2. 彼は１ヶ月前に足を骨折して以来何も出来ないでいる。

   He has been out of action since breaking his leg a month ago.

3. 私達の生活様式はヨーロッパ文明の伝来以来変化してきた。

   Our mode of life has changed since the introduction of European civilization.

4. 私たちはその時以来、彼女から便りをもらっていない。

   We haven't heard from her since then.

5. それ以来、彼女は母親を尊敬することが出来なかった。

   Since then she couldn't look up to her mother.

6. 物心ついて以来はこんな美しい夜を見たことがない。

   It's the most beautiful night I've seen since I can remember.

7. 私は朝食以来何も食べていないので、とても空腹だ。

   I haven't eaten since breakfast and I'm very hungry.

8. 私はその時以来、彼女から便りをもらっていません。

   I have not heard from her since then.