〜を経て
Formation
Meaning
Indicates that something happens after the passage of time, an experience, or through a specific location or process.
Note
A formal and literary expression. Used for significant transitions or the completion of formal processes. When used for location, it means passing through or stopping over.
Examples
多くの困難を経て、ついに計画が実行された。
After going through many difficulties, the plan was finally executed.
紆余曲折を経て、ようやく二人は結婚することになった。
After many twists and turns, the two finally decided to get married.
十年の歳月を経て、彼は故郷に帰ってきた。
Having gone through ten years of time, he returned to his hometown.
厳しい審査を経て、新製品の発売が決定した。
After a rigorous screening process, the launch of the new product was decided.
成田空港を経て、アメリカへ向かった。
I headed for America via Narita Airport.
幾多の会議を経て、ようやく新しい方針が固まった。
After numerous meetings, the new policy was finally finalized.