たて

たて
suffix
freshly; just (done)
1. freshly ~; just ~
A suffix attached to the stem of verbs (masu-stem) to indicate that an action has just been completed and the result is still fresh. Emphasizes the immediate, fresh state.
焼(や)きたてのパンはおいしい。
Freshly baked bread is delicious.
入(い)れたてのコーヒーをどうぞ。
Please have some freshly brewed coffee.
ペンキ塗(ぬ)りたてなので、触(さわ)らないでください。
The paint is freshly applied, so please don't touch.

たて attaches to the verb masu-stem: V(masu-stem) + たて.

Common expressions

  • 焼(や)きたて: freshly baked/grilled
  • 炊(た)きたて: freshly cooked (rice)
  • 入(い)れたて: freshly brewed
  • 作(つく)りたて: freshly made
  • 塗(ぬ)りたて: freshly painted
  • 茹(ゆ)でたて: freshly boiled
  • 揚(あ)げたて: freshly fried
  • 産(う)みたて: freshly laid (eggs)

Common patterns

  • As a modifier: たての + noun (焼(や)きたてのパン)
  • As a predicate: たてだ / たてです (塗(ぬ)りたてです)

Note: たて usually implies a positive, desirable freshness. It is most commonly used with food and cooking verbs.

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Added 2026.2.12 16:24 · Revised 2026.9.4 21:31
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