以来
いらい
irai
JLPT N3adjectiveVocabularyLevel 30 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
以来 (いらい (irai)) means "Since". It is a Japanese adjective. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
Since
Also : Ever since · Henceforth
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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
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
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