〜につれて
as ~ (gradual change)
Use this pattern to shape a complete, natural Japanese thought.
Remember it
Connect the meaning to its sound: say “〜につれて” aloud once.
Understand
Build the pattern
Sentence formula
How it works
「〜につれて」 means "as ~ (gradual change)". Structure: Verb dictionary + につれて. This is a JLPT N2 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
Read the example aloud, then replace one detail with something from your own life.
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把握が進むにつれて、課題が見えてきました。
はあく が すすむ につれて、かだい が みえて きました。
haaku ga susumu nitsurete, kadai ga miete kimashita.
As the grasp progressed, issues became visible.
Everyday life
Example 2異動が進むにつれて、課題が見えてきました。
いどう が すすむ につれて、かだい が みえて きました。
idou ga susumu nitsurete, kadai ga miete kimashita.
As the personnel transfer progressed, issues became visible.
Everyday life
Example 3提供が進むにつれて、課題が見えてきました。
ていきょう が すすむ につれて、かだい が みえて きました。
teikyou ga susumu nitsurete, kadai ga miete kimashita.
As the provision progressed, issues became visible.
Everyday life
Example 4転換が進むにつれて、課題が見えてきました。
てんかん が すすむ につれて、かだい が みえて きました。
tenkan ga susumu nitsurete, kadai ga miete kimashita.
As the switch progressed, issues became visible.
Everyday life
Example 5規模が進むにつれて、課題が見えてきました。
きぼ が すすむ につれて、かだい が みえて きました。
kibo ga susumu nitsurete, kadai ga miete kimashita.
As the scale progressed, issues became visible.
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?
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Read the situation, look away from the answer, and say the Japanese aloud.
Your situation
As the grasp progressed, issues became visible.
The answer is hidden. Try to use 〜につれて.
Remember tomorrow
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