GrammarN12 min read2026-02-17

〜あっての

Express that one thing exists only because of another with the N1 pattern あっての.

Meaning

This grammar pattern expresses the relationship between Noun 1 and Noun 2. Noun 1 is the essential condition for Noun 2 — it is precisely because Noun 1 exists that Noun 2 can exist. Without Noun 1, there would be no Noun 2.

Formation

Part of speechFormation
Noun 1 + あっての + Noun 2

Examples

  1. この企画が成功したのは、皆様の協力あってのことです。
    The success of this project is entirely thanks to everyone's cooperation.

  2. 皆様の応援あっての優勝です。本当にありがとうございました。これからも応援お願いします。
    This championship victory is only possible because of your support. Thank you so much. Please continue to cheer for us.

  3. 弊社はユーザーの評判あっての商売なので、意見や要望のメールにはすべて返信するようにしています。
    Our business depends on user feedback, so we make sure to reply to all emails with opinions and requests.

  4. 彼の成績が常にトップなのは、日々の努力あってのものだろう。
    His consistently top grades are surely thanks to his daily effort.

  5. 健康あっての人生なので、仕事がどんなに忙しくても、普段の食事から栄養はしっかり摂りましょう。
    Life is only possible with good health, so no matter how busy work gets, make sure to get proper nutrition from your daily meals.

Summary

  • 「〜あっての」means "only because of ~, thanks to ~"
  • Attaches to nouns

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