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JLPT N2Grammar
~に伴って

along with, as, in accordance with

Intermediate
20-25 min
very common
Expert Reviewed

Explanation

Indicates that something changes in correlation with something else.

Formation

[Noun] + に伴って / [Verb dictionary form] + のに伴って

Examples

経済の発展に伴って、生活水準も上がった。

Keizai no hatten ni tomonatte, seikatsu suijun mo agatta.

Along with economic development, living standards also rose.

年齢の増加に伴って、体力が落ちる。

Nenrei no zouka ni tomonatte, tairyoku ga ochiru.

As age increases, physical strength declines.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Emphasizes correlation and change.

Study Tips

Memory Aids

  • 伴う = accompany → along with

Practice Tips

Use for cause-effect relationships.

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