along with, as, accompanying

Intermediate

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Indicates accompanying change or occurrence.

[Verb dictionary form/Noun] + に伴って

経済成長に伴って、環境問題が深刻になった。

Keizai seichou ni tomonatte, kankyou mondai ga shinkoku ni natta.

Along with economic growth, environmental problems became serious.

人口増加に伴い、住宅が不足している。

Jinkou zouka ni tomonai, juutaku ga fusoku shite iru.

Along with population increase, housing is in shortage.

More formal than につれて.

～につれて

as, in proportion to, along with

～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 ~

Common in news and formal reports.

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Japanese Language Education Specialists

Last updated: Jan 2

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