〜とあって
because (special situation)
Connect what happened to the reason behind it.
Remember it
Reason first, result next: connect them with 〜とあって.
Understand
Build the pattern
Sentence formula
How it works
「〜とあって」 means "because (special situation)". Structure: Plain + とあって. This is a JLPT N1 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.
When to use it
Use it to explain decisions, delays, feelings, and everyday choices.
Tone: Neutral
A general pattern; let the sentence ending and situation set the politeness level.
Use
Hear it in real life
Everyday life
Example 1年末とあって、隣接が混み合っている。
ねんまつ と あって、りんせつ が こみあって いる。
nenmatsu to atte, rinsetsu ga komiatte iru.
It being the year-end, the adjacency is crowded.
Make it yours
Choose one example. Replace one person, place, object, or time with a detail from your life, then say the new sentence aloud.
Recall
Test your memory
Recall practice
Can you say it?
1 of 1
Read the situation, look away from the answer, and say the Japanese aloud.
Your situation
It being the year-end, the adjacency is crowded.
The answer is hidden. Try to use 〜とあって.
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