along with ~, as ~ (changes)

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Explanation

Indicates that one thing changes along with another.

[Noun] + に伴って / [Verb plain] + のに伴って

経済の発展に伴って、生活が豊かになった。

Keizai no hatten ni tomonatte, seikatsu ga yutaka ni natta.

Along with economic development, life became richer.

年齢が上がるのに伴い、体力が落ちる。

Nenrei ga agaru no ni tomonai, tairyoku ga ochiru.

As age increases, physical strength declines.

Shows simultaneous change, often natural progression.

～に違いない

must be ~, no doubt that ~, undoubtedly

～に関して/関する

regarding ~, concerning ~, about ~

～について/つい

about ~, concerning ~

～ざるを得ない

cannot help but ~, have no choice but to ~

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Last updated: Jan 10

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