〜たて

Just...; Freshly...

1. Overview

「〜たて」 is a grammatical structure used to express that an action has just been completed or something has just happened. It is often used to describe something that is fresh or newly done, emphasizing the immediacy of the action.

2. Structure

• Verb (stem form) + たて

3. Usage Explanation

• Indicating a recently completed action:
  This structure is used to show that an action has just been completed or something is in a fresh state, often emphasizing the "newly done" aspect.

• Common Verbs:
  Verbs commonly paired with 「〜たて」 are often everyday verbs such as 「焼く」(to bake), 「炊く」(to cook), and 「できる」(to complete).

• English Translation:
  It can be translated as "just...", "freshly...", or "newly...".

4. Example Sentences

1. 焼きたてのパンは本当に美味しい。
   Freshly baked bread is really delicious.

2. 炊きたてのご飯は湯気が立っている。
   Freshly cooked rice is still steaming.

3. できたての料理をすぐに食べたい。
   I want to eat the freshly made food right away.

4. ペンキ塗りたての壁に触らないでください。
   Please don't touch the freshly painted wall.

5. 彼はクリーニングしたてのスーツを着ている。
   He is wearing a freshly cleaned suit.

5. Key Points to Note

• Freshness:
  「〜たて」 usually carries the nuance of "freshness," emphasizing that something has just been done and is in its fresh or new state.

• Verb Limitations:
  Not all verbs can be used with 「〜たて」; it is mainly used with verbs that produce a concrete result or state, such as cooking, painting, or completing something.

6. Similar Grammar

• 〜たばかり: This also indicates that an action has just been completed, but it is broader in meaning and does not necessarily carry the "freshness" nuance.
  • Example: 彼は日本に来たばかりだ。
    He just arrived in Japan.

7. Alternative Grammar

• 〜たばかりの: Can be used as an alternative, but it doesn't emphasize freshness as much as 「〜たて」.
  • Example: できたばかりの料理を食べましょう。
    Let’s eat the food that was just made.

8. Summary

「〜たて」 is used to describe actions or states that have just been completed, often with a sense of freshness or immediacy. It is particularly common when referring to freshly made food or recently completed tasks and is frequently used in daily conversations to emphasize a new or fresh state.