~にあって
ni atte
In; under particular circumstances; in the position of
Formation 接続
Full formation notes
Noun indicating a circumstance, era, or position + にあって, optionally with は/も, followed by a statement about that situation.
Explanation 説明
Set a particular circumstance, period, or position in which an event takes place. This is a formal expression, not a direct equivalent of because. Distinguish it from causal to atte and from the verb au in jiko ni atte, to have an accident.
Examples 例文
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厳しい状況にあっても、彼らは希望を失いませんでした。
Even under difficult circumstances, they did not lose hope.
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変化の速い時代にあって、学び続ける姿勢が求められます。
In an era of rapid change, a willingness to keep learning is needed.
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指導者の立場にあって、彼は常に責任を意識していました。
In his position as a leader, he was always conscious of his responsibility.
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不況にあっても、この会社は研究を続けています。
Even during a recession, this company continues its research.
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海外という環境にあって、家族の支えを強く感じました。
Living in an overseas environment, I felt my family's support strongly.
How related patterns differ 比較
にわたって emphasizes an extended range or period. を通じて can mean throughout a period or through an intermediary. を中心に identifies a focus; において/における sets a context, and にあって formally describes a particular circumstance.
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| ~にあって | In; under particular circumstances; in the position of | 厳しい状況にあっても、彼らは希望を失いませんでした。 Even under difficult circumstances, they did not lose hope. |
| ~において | At; in; in the field of | 説明会は市民ホールにおいて行われます。 The information session will be held at the civic hall. |
| ~における | In; at; concerning, when modifying a noun | 学校における安全対策について話し合いました。 We discussed safety measures in schools. |
| ~にわたる/にわたって | Over; throughout; spanning a period or area | 会議は三時間にわたって続きました。 The meeting continued for three hours. |
| ~を中心に(して)/~を中心として | Centered on; with something as the main focus | 駅を中心に、商店街が広がっています。 The shopping district spreads out around the station. |
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