at; on; during; in the condition of ~ (にあって) – Japanese Grammar にあって (ni atte)

Q: What JLPT level is にあって?

JLPT N1 — Advanced · Literary, rhetorical & rare forms

Q: How do you use にあって in a sentence?

Attach にあって to the appropriate verb or noun form. At; on; during; in the condition of ~

Q: Is にあって formal or casual Japanese?

にあって is typically used in formal or written Japanese contexts.

にあって

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ni atte

at; on; during; in the condition of ~

はおろか wa oroka 始末だ shimatsu da びる / びて / びた biru / bite / bita 何しろ nani shiro とは towa ものとして mono toshite ても差し支えない temo sashitsukaenai を前提として o zentei toshite もさることながら mo saru koto nagara に値する ni atai suru の至り no itari ではあるまいか dewa arumai ka もので mono de 敢えて aete そびれる sobireru では済まない dewa sumanai くらいなら kurai nara ないまでも nai made mo だろうに darou ni べく beku はおろか wa oroka 始末だ shimatsu da びる / びて / びた biru / bite / bita 何しろ nani shiro とは towa ものとして mono toshite ても差し支えない temo sashitsukaenai を前提として o zentei toshite もさることながら mo saru koto nagara に値する ni atai suru の至り no itari ではあるまいか dewa arumai ka もので mono de 敢えて aete そびれる sobireru では済まない dewa sumanai くらいなら kurai nara ないまでも nai made mo だろうに darou ni べく beku

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at; on; during; in the condition of ~

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JLPT Level N1

Advanced · Literary, rhetorical & rare forms

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📝 Usage Notes

at; on; during; in the condition of ~

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This pattern indicates the situation or condition in which an action or state occurs, meaning 'in the condition of'.

Attaches to Attach to a noun directly: noun + にあって. The noun represents a place, time, situation, or condition.

にあって is a formal, written-style expression that places an event or state within a particular context or circumstance. It is similar to 'in' or 'during' but emphasizes the surrounding conditions. It is often used in news reports, essays, and formal speeches, not in everyday conversation.

This pattern is interchangeable with で or において in many cases, but にあって adds a nuance of being in the middle of a situation, often with a sense of difficulty or adversity. For example, 非常時 (emergency) or 困難 (difficulty). It can also be used neutrally, like in a specific place or time.

Do not confuse it with にあたって, which marks an occasion for doing something (like a ceremony or commencement). にあって simply states the circumstances.

不況にあって、多くの企業が倒産した。

Fukyō ni atte, ōku no kigyō ga tōsan shita.

During the recession, many companies went bankrupt.

非常時にあって、冷静な判断が求められる。

Hijōji ni atte, reisei na handan ga motomerareru.

In an emergency, calm judgment is required.

彼は困難にあっても決してあきらめなかった。

Kare wa konnan ni atte mo kesshite akiramenakatta.

Even in the face of difficulties, he never gave up.

Not にあたってにあたって means 'on the occasion of' and is used when starting something important (e.g., 卒業にあたって, 開会にあたって). にあって simply describes the condition or place where something happens.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the grammar pattern にあって mean? ▼

At; on; during; in the condition of ~

What JLPT level is にあって? ▼

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 にあって in a sentence? ▼

Attach にあって (ni 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 にあって formal or casual Japanese? ▼

にあって 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 にあって long-term? ▼

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.