Taking advantage of an opportunity with せっかく〜だから
Grammar: Unsorted » せっかく〜だから
せっかく and だから are used when a rare or unexpected situation has come up, and it would be a waste not to make use of it.
Usage
The situation appears between せっかく and だから. However, the situation is often left out when clear from the context.
Further Reading
- How to use せっかく (maggiesensei.com)
Examples
Opportunity to drink tea with せっかく〜だから
After a misunderstanding brought Cocoa and her friends to the tea house where Syaro works, Cocoa figured they shouldn’t waste the opportunity.
- ココア:
- 「せっかくだからお茶してってもいいかな？」
- “Since we've got the chance, would it be okay if we had some tea?”
Opportunity to make a bet with せっかく〜だから
Chiya and Cocoa prepare to play chess at a bath house.
- 千夜:
- 「せっかくだから何か賭けてみない？」
- “Since we've got the chance, want to bet something?”
