Decoded Slug: Noun を経て (〜wo hete)
Japanese JLPT Grammar Point
Noun を経て (〜wo hete)
Noun を経て (〜wo hete)
Short explanation:
Expresses the idea of 'through' or 'via'; going through some process or phase.
Formation:
Noun + を経て
Examples:
彼は苦労を経て成功を手に入れた。
Kare wa kurou wo hete seikou wo te ni ireta.
He achieved success through hardships.
彼女はニューヨークを経て日本に帰国した。
Kanojo wa nyu-yoku wo hete nihon ni kikoku shita.
She returned to Japan via New York.
私達は長い議論を経て決定を下した。
Watashitachi wa nagai giron wo hete kettei wo kudashita.
We made a decision through a long discussion.
多くの修練を経て、彼は達人のレベルになった。
Ooku no shuren wo hete, kare wa tatsujin no reberu ni natta.
Through a lot of training, he reached a master's level.
Long explanation:
The を経て grammar point is used to express the concept of going through some process, phase, place, or period of time as a means of achieving something or reaching some end point. It can be literally translated as 'through' or 'via' in English. It can be used both literally and metaphorically.
