こともあって
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こともあって
koto mo atte
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partly because; also because of ~
N1
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📊 Pattern Stats
JLPT Level
N1
Advanced · Literary, rhetorical & rare forms
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koto mo atte
Post ID
51252
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📝 Usage Notes
partly because; also because of ~
📖 How to use it
This pattern expresses that something is one of several reasons for a result, often with an implied nuance that there are other reasons not mentioned.
Attaches to
Attach to the dictionary form of a verb (e.g., 行くこともあって) or to the dictionary form of an adjective (e.g., 忙しいこともあって). For nouns and な-adjectives, use である (e.g., 日本人であることもあって).
こともあって means 'partly because' or 'also because of'. It is used when you want to say that one factor contributed to a result, but you imply that there are other reasons as well. It often appears in explanatory or narrative contexts, giving a reason for something that happened, was done, or is the case. The pattern is somewhat formal and is common in written Japanese, news reports, and polite conversation, but not in casual speech.
彼は最近忙しいこともあって、なかなか会えない。
Kare wa saikin isogashii koto mo atte, nakanaka aenai.
Partly because he's been busy lately, we can hardly meet.
この店は値段が高いこともあって、客が少ない。
Kono mise wa nedan ga takai koto mo atte, kyaku ga sukunai.
Partly because the prices are high, this shop has few customers.
日本に長く住んでいたこともあって、彼の日本語はとても自然だ。
Nihon ni nagaku sunde ita koto mo atte, kare no nihongo wa totemo shizen da.
Partly because he lived in Japan for a long time, his Japanese is very natural.
Not こともあって vs. ことだから
こともあって gives a reason (one of several), while ことだから means 'given that' and is used to make a judgment based on a known trait or situation (e.g., 彼のことだから、きっと来るよ).
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This is a formal and written pattern; in casual conversation, you would often use し (e.g., 忙しいし、会えない).
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こともあって
📚 How to Master This Pattern
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without doing something
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the grammar pattern こともあって mean?
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Partly because; also because of ~
What JLPT level is こともあって?
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Nihoner currently groups this pattern under JLPT N1 — Advanced · Literary, rhetorical & rare forms. Use the level label as study guidance rather than a prediction of what will appear on an exam.
How do you use こともあって in a sentence?
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Attach こともあって (koto mo atte) to the appropriate verb or noun form as described in the usage notes. Then try writing two original sentences — one about yourself and one about something around you.
Is こともあって formal or casual Japanese?
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こともあって is used in formal or written contexts. You will see it mainly in written texts, news, business Japanese and academic contexts.
How can I remember こともあって long-term?
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Use the flashcard on this page for active recall — see the pattern, reconstruct the usage from memory, then flip. Follow with the 4-choice quiz to distinguish it from similar patterns. Review later the same day and again over the following days. Writing original sentences can help you practise using the pattern in context.