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. “Since we're here, is it okay for us to have some tea?”
- ココア:
- 「せっかくだからお茶してってもいいかな？」
Opportunity to make a bet with せっかく〜だから
As Chiya and Cocoa prepare to play chess at a bath house, Chiya suggests, “Since we have this opportunity, why not try betting something?”
- 千夜:
- 「せっかくだから何か賭けてみない？」
