Japanese grammar
What does ～にともなって mean? Japanese grammar N2
～にともなって means accompanying; along with (as A changes, B changes/happens accordingly).
| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N2 |
|---|---|
| Structure | N + に伴って 動詞 辞書形 + に伴って N + に伴う + N |
| Romaji | nitomonatte |
| Meaning | accompanying; along with (as A changes, B changes/happens accordingly) |
Forming it
| Noun | 人口増加 + に伴って |
|---|---|
| Verb | 成長する + に伴って |
How to use it
States that B changes/happens SIMULTANEOUSLY with, or is drawn along by, A's change. Formal.
- 「～に伴って」 = "along with/accompanying A, B also changes/happens". A is a large change/event, B follows along.
- Close to 「につれて」 (gradual change) and 「に従って」; 「に伴って」 can be used for both gradual change and a single ACCOMPANYING event, formal.
- As a modifier, use 「に伴う + N」.
Examples
人口の増加に伴って、交通量も増えた。
As the population grew, traffic volume also increased.
台風の接近に伴い、電車が止まった。
With the typhoon approaching, the trains stopped.
Keep in mind
- Attaches to a noun or verb dictionary form.
- A is usually a large change/event.
Common mistakes
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Wrong暑いに伴って、客が減った。
The temperature rising caused customers to decrease.
Correct気温の上昇に伴って、客が減った。
「に伴って」 attaches to a noun/verb; an adjective must be converted into a noun indicating change (気温の上昇).
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Wrongこれは成長するに伴っての変化だ。
This is a change that accompanies growth.
Correctこれは成長に伴う変化だ。
As a modifier, use 「に伴う + N」.
Exam tips
- 「に伴って」 = accompanying/along with a large change (formal); as a modifier, 「に伴う＋N」.