Japanese grammar
What does ～も相まって mean? Japanese grammar N1
～も相まって means coupled with…; combined with… (all the more).
| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N1 |
|---|---|
| Structure | N + も相まって N + と + N + が相まって |
| Romaji | moaimatte |
| Meaning | coupled with…; combined with… (all the more) |
Forming it
| Noun (economy) | 円安 + も相まって |
|---|---|
| Noun (weather) | 好天 + も相まって |
How to use it
States that A combines synergistically with other factors to produce a stronger result. Very formal, written style.
- 「～も相まって」 = A combines synergistically with other factors, making the result even more pronounced.
- Emphasizes SYNERGY (multiple factors acting together), not a single cause.
- Very formal — common in news reports and analytical reports.
Examples
好天も相まって、会場は大勢の人でにぎわった。
Helped by the fine weather, the venue was packed.
円安も相まって、訪日客の数が急増した。
Coupled with the weak yen, the number of visitors to Japan soared.
Keep in mind
- Requires an accompanying factor.
- The clause that follows is an amplified result.
Common mistakes
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Wrong好天も相まって、雨が降った。
Combined with the fine weather, it rained.
Correct好天も相まって、来場者が増えた。
The following clause must be a result AMPLIFIED by A, not something that contradicts A.
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Wrong好天が相まって、にぎわった。
Combined with the fine weather, the place became lively.
Correct好天も相まって、にぎわった。
For a single factor, use 「も相まって」; using 「が」 requires the form 「AとBが相まって」 (A and B combining together).
Exam tips
- 「も相まって」 = combines with other factors → a stronger result; written style.