～かいがあって (〜kaiga atte)
Explanation
Used to express that an effort is worth it or has value; 'to be worth the effort' or 'to pay off'.
Formation
Verb-past + かいがあって / Noun + の + かいがあって
Detailed Explanation
The ～かいがあって grammar point is used to convey the idea that an action or effort is worth it, or that it has value. It is often translated as 'to be worth the effort' or 'to pay off' in English. It is typically associated with actions or efforts that lead to a successful or desirable result.
Examples
毎日勉強したかいがあって、テストに合格しました。
Mainichi benkyō shita kai ga atte, tesuto ni gōkaku shimashita.
Studying every day paid off—I passed the test.
練習のかいがあって、試合に勝つことができた。
Renshū no kai ga atte, shiai ni katsu koto ga dekita.
The practice paid off, and we were able to win the match.
雨の中を走ってきたかいがあって、電車に間に合った。
Ame no naka o hashitte kita kai ga atte, densha ni maniatta.
Running in the rain was worth it, as I made it to the train on time.
早起きして掃除をしたかいがあって、部屋がきれいになった。
Hayaoki shite sōji o shita kai ga atte, heya ga kirei ni natta.
Waking up early to clean paid off; the room is now spotless.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.