以来
いらい
irai
adjectiveVocabularyLevel 30 - JLPT N3

Quick answer

以来 (いらい (irai)) means "since". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

since

Also : henceforth

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Meaning ·

The word 以来 (いらい) means 'since'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of since.

Example Sentences

卒業以来、ずっと連絡をとっている。

そつぎょういらい、ずっとれんらくをとっている。

I have been in touch since graduation.

事故以来、車に乗るのが怖い。

じこいらい、くるまにのるのがこわい。

I have been scared to ride in a car since the accident.

Kanji in this word

以
Because / By Means Of / Compared With
Kunもっ.て
Onい
JLPT N4
来
Due / Come / Next
Kunく.る、きた.る、きた.す
Onらい、たい
JLPT N5

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