〜とともに totomoni

〜とともに（totomoni）means “together with; along with; as”. Joins a noun to mean 'together with N' (accompaniment) or 'at the same time as / along with N' (simultaneous change). Formation: N + とともに（動詞辞書形にも付く）

together with; along with; as

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Formation

N + とともに（動詞辞書形にも付く）

Explanation

Joins a noun to mean 'together with N' (accompaniment) or 'at the same time as / along with N' (simultaneous change). With a noun or dictionary-form verb of change, it expresses 'as N progresses, ... also changes'.

Examples

卒業とともに、彼は東京をはなれた。
そつぎょうとともに、かれはとうきょうをはなれた。
Along with his graduation, he left Tokyo.
年をとるとともに、体力がおとろえてきた。
としをとるとともに、たいりょくがおとろえてきた。
As I grow older, my physical strength has declined.

Note

Mainly written/formal. The 'as ... changes' use also follows a dictionary-form verb (e.g. 年をとるとともに).

FAQ

〜とともに — what does it mean and how is it used?

together with; along with; as. Joins a noun to mean 'together with N' (accompaniment) or 'at the same time as / along with N' (simultaneous change). With a noun or dictionary-form verb of change, it expresses 'as N progresses, ... also changes'.

〜とともに — how do you form it?

N + とともに（動詞辞書形にも付く）

〜とともに — any usage notes?

Mainly written/formal. The 'as ... changes' use also follows a dictionary-form verb (e.g. 年をとるとともに).

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