connective N1 uncommon writtenliterary
〜と相まって — coupled with ~
〜と相まって ・ とあいまって
Meaning
- coupled with / combined with ~ — two factors acting together to heighten an effect
Key sentence
円安と相まって、輸出は好調だ。
Coupled with the weak yen, exports are doing well.
Formation
| Attaches to | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Noun | N + と相まって (often Aが Bと相まって) | 好天と相まって |
When: Formal/written; the two factors together amplify a (usually favorable) result.
Examples
彼の才能は努力と相まって、見事な成果を生んだ。
His talent, combined with hard work, produced splendid results.
立地の良さが宣伝と相まって、店は大いに繁盛した。
The good location, coupled with the advertising, made the shop thrive.
Easily confused with
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