as, in proportion to, along with

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Explanation

Indicates two things changing together.

[Verb dictionary form/Noun] + につれて

年を取るにつれて、体力が落ちる。

Toshi wo toru ni tsurete, tairyoku ga ochiru.

As you get older, your physical strength decreases.

時間が経つにつれて、忘れていく。

Jikan ga tatsu ni tsurete, wasurete iku.

As time passes, you forget.

Similar to にしたがって.

～にしたがって

as, in accordance with, following

～ために (tame ni)

in order to ~, for the purpose of ~

～のに (noni)

although ~, despite ~, even though ~

～にもかかわらず

despite ~, in spite of ~

～ようになる

come to ~, become able to ~, reach the point where ~

Both changes are gradual and parallel.

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Last updated: Jan 2

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