GRAMMAR
〜とあって・〜とあれば
because
if it is for
Explanation
NOTE
〜とあって means because — a special situation naturally leads to a certain result.
連休とあって、駅は人でいっぱいだった。
Because it was a long weekend, the station was full of people.
NOTE
It is formal and often used in news writing. The result is a natural consequence of the special situation.
有名な歌手が来るとあって、会場は満員になった。
Because a famous singer was coming, the venue became full.
とあって describes a real, present situation and its expected outcome.
NOTE
Attach とあって directly to a verb or noun in plain form. With a noun, no だ is needed.
STRUCTURE
N辞
とあって夏休みとあって、遊園地は大にぎわいだ。
Natsuyasumi to atte, yuuenchi wa oonigiwai da.
Because it was summer vacation, the amusement park was very lively.
初優勝とあって、町中が喜んだ。
Hatsu yuushou to atte, machijuu ga yorokonda.
Because it was the first championship win, the whole town rejoiced.
人気の映画とあって、切符はすぐ売り切れた。
Ninki no eiga to atte, kippu wa sugu urikireta.
Because it was a popular movie, the tickets sold out quickly.
NOTE
〜とあれば means if it is for — if a special situation arises, one is willing to do something normally avoided.
子供のためとあれば、どんな苦労もいとわない。
If it is for my children, I do not mind any hardship.
NOTE
Attach とあれば directly to a verb or noun in plain form. The result shows strong determination.
STRUCTURE
N辞
とあれば仕事とあれば、休日でも出かける。
Shigoto to areba, kyuujitsu demo dekakeru.
If it is for work, I will go out even on a holiday.
必要とあれば、遠くまで会いに行く。
Hitsuyou to areba, tooku made ai ni iku.
If it is necessary, I will go far to meet them.
夢をかなえるためとあれば、努力を惜しまない。
Yume o kanaeru tame to areba, doryoku o oshimanai.
If it is for making my dream come true, I will spare no effort.
Practice exercises
1
夏休みとあって、遊園地はにぎやかだ。
Because it was summer vacation, the amusement park was lively.
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2
初優勝とあって、町は喜びに沸いた。
Because it was the first championship win, the town was filled with joy.
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3
有名な歌手が来るとあって、会場は満員だ。
Because a famous singer is coming, the venue is full.
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4
仕事とあれば、休日でも出かける。
If it is for work, I will go out even on a holiday.
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5
子供のためとあれば、どんな苦労もいとわない。
If it is for my children, I do not mind any hardship.
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6
夢をかなえるためとあれば、努力を惜しまない。
If it is for making my dream come true, I will spare no effort.
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7
子どものためとあれば、親は強くなれることだし、何も恐れない。
If it's for my child, parents can become strong, and so they fear nothing.
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8
国民の期待とあって、新政権は早期の成果を出すべく奔走している。
Because of the nation's expectations, the new administration is striving to produce early results.
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9
国家の危機とあって、国民は一致団結するよりほかないこととて、皆が協力した。
Because it was a national crisis, and there was no choice but for the citizens to unite, everyone cooperated.
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10
名誉を守るとあれば、少々の犠牲も厭わない。
If it is for protecting one's honor, I won't mind a small sacrifice.
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11
夢を叶えるとあれば、社員は徹夜も辞さない覚悟だ。
If it is for fulfilling a dream, employees are resolved to even work through the night.
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