〜にともなって ni tomonatte

〜にともなって（ni tomonatte）means “accompanying; along with; as ~ (changes)”. Shows that as one change or event progresses, another change occurs together with it. Formation: N + にともなって ／ V-る + にともなって（連体は にともなう N）

accompanying; along with; as ~ (changes)

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Formation

N + にともなって ／ V-る + にともなって（連体は にともなう N）

Explanation

Shows that as one change or event progresses, another change occurs together with it. Both sides are usually gradual changes (increase, growth, development). More formal and written than 〜とともに.

Examples

人口が増えるにともなって、住宅の需要も高まっている。
じんこうがふえるにともなって、じゅうたくのじゅようもたかまっている。
As the population grows, demand for housing is also rising.
技術の進歩にともなって、生活はますます便利になった。
ぎじゅつのしんぽにともなって、せいかつはますますべんりになった。
Along with advances in technology, life has become more and more convenient.

Note

Before a noun use 〜にともなう (例:人口増加にともなう問題). Both clauses should describe changes; don't use it for a one-off momentary event.

FAQ

〜にともなって — what does it mean and how is it used?

accompanying; along with; as ~ (changes). Shows that as one change or event progresses, another change occurs together with it. Both sides are usually gradual changes (increase, growth, development). More formal and written than 〜とともに.

〜にともなって — how do you form it?

N + にともなって ／ V-る + にともなって（連体は にともなう N）

〜にともなって — any usage notes?

Before a noun use 〜にともなう (例:人口増加にともなう問題). Both clauses should describe changes; don't use it for a one-off momentary event.

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