Japanese grammar is an essential part of learning the Japanese language.
It is the set of rules that govern the way words are combined to form sentences in the Japanese language. Japanese grammar is known for its complex system of particles, which are small words that are added to the end of nouns or verbs to indicate the grammatical function of the word in the sentence.
In this post, We will talk about JLPT N2 Grammar: ては・では (tewa /dewa)
JLPT N2 Grammar: ては・では (tewa /dewa) Meaning
ては / では (tewa / dewa). Meaning: whenever; if; when~; repetitive action.
The meaning of meaning 1 is if; since + bad results
A similar meaning can be expressed with this grammar word たら), but only in negative terms.
2nd meaning – whenever [A] occurs, [B] ..
It refers to a situation that is repeated or habitual. A good thing always leads to a bad thing.
The meaning of this word may only be used to describe verbs in the て form.
meaning 3 Actions that are repeated multiple times –
A repeated action can be expressed in this way.
Form
Verb (て form) は
Noun + で
な-adjective + で
い-adjective + くて
Example：
- そんな心配しては、体に悪いですよ。
Your health is at risk if you worry about it.
- 頭が痛くては、仕事ができません。
Headaches prevent me from working.
- 寝不足では、勉強に集中できません。
If I don’t get enough sleep, I won’t be able to concentrate on my studies.
- 少し作業をしては休むので、なかなか進みません。
There is not much progress made because I work a little and rest a lot.
- セール中のデパートに来たが、人が多くては何も買えない。
Despite the fact that the department store was on sale, there were so many people I couldn’t get anything to buy.
- 夏休みに入ったけど、毎日暑いのでは出かける気にならない。
It’s hot every day, and I don’t feel like going outside because summer vacation has started.
- 今日は花火大会の日だが、雨では中止するしかない。
There was supposed to be a fireworks display today, but it has been canceled due to rain.
- あのような人間が政治家なのでは、日本の未来が心配だ。
As a result, I am concerned about the future of Japan if such a person becomes a politician.