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日本に来てから電車のアナウンスが少しずつ分かるようになった

1 てから 2 ようになった
ENGLISH TRANSLATION

Since coming to Japan, I’ve gradually become able to understand train announcements.

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てからSince; after doing

Marks the point after which the following situation or change takes place.

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日本に来てから、電車のアナウンスが少しずつ分かるようになった
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