に伴って
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に伴って
ni tomonatte
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as; due to; with; along with; following
N2
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JLPT Level
N2
Upper-Intermediate · Academic & formal usage
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ni tomonatte
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📝 Usage Notes
as; due to; with; along with; following
📖 How to use it
Expresses that one change or event happens together with, or as a result of, another change or event.
Attaches to
Attaches to the dictionary form of a verb or a noun (often a verbal noun like 増加 or 発展). It follows the noun directly, or the verb's plain form.
This pattern is used when two things occur in parallel, often with a cause-effect or correlation. It is common in formal speeches, news reports, and written explanations. It is not used in casual conversation; in speech you would use にしたがって or とともに, or simpler structures like 〜につれて (for verbs) or 〜で (reason).
The nuance is that the second clause is a natural or inevitable result of the first. For example, as the economy grows, people's lives improve. The subject is often impersonal or abstract, such as society, technology, or the times.
経済の発展に伴って、人々の生活も豊かになった。
Keizai no hatten ni tomonatte, hitobito no seikatsu mo yutaka ni natta.
With economic development, people's lives also became richer.
人口の増加に伴って、環境問題が深刻になっている。
Jinkō no zōka ni tomonatte, kankyō mondai ga shinkoku ni natte iru.
Due to the increase in population, environmental problems are becoming serious.
Not にしたがって
Both mean 'as/along with', but に伴って focuses on a natural correlation or result, while にしたがって emphasizes a process of change following a rule or instruction. For example, 指示にしたがって means 'according to instructions', but you cannot replace it with に伴って.
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Formal and mainly used in written language or public speeches; it sounds stiff in everyday conversation.
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に伴って
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the grammar pattern に伴って mean?
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As; due to; with; along with; following
What JLPT level is に伴って?
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Nihoner currently groups this pattern under JLPT N2 — Upper-Intermediate · Academic & formal usage. Use the level label as study guidance rather than a prediction of what will appear on an exam.
How do you use に伴って in a sentence?
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Attach に伴って (ni tomonatte) 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 に伴って formal or casual Japanese?
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に伴って 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 に伴って 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.