JLPT N1 grammar

〜暁にはmeaning and usage

Meaning

After A, good thing/result B will happen/occur

How to form it

  • verb (ta-form)暁には
  • nounの暁には

How it is used

'When A has been achieved, then B': A is a goal worked towards (winning an election, completing something, passing), and B is usually a promise or a reward. Solemn and common in speeches; in everyday talk it sounds a little grand or playful.

Examples

  1. 私が当選した暁には公約を全て実現して見せます。

    When I am elected, I will fulfill all of my campaign promises—just watch.

  2. このプロジェクトが成功した暁には、みんなで旅行に行こう。

    When this project succeeds, let's all go on a trip together.

  3. 合格の暁には、ずっと欲しかった時計を買うつもりだ。

    Once I've passed, I'm going to buy the watch I've always wanted.