Meaning
に伴って/に伴い indicates that when one thing changes or occurs, another thing naturally follows or changes as a consequence. This pattern expresses a causal relationship where changes are interconnected. It is synonymous with にしたがって and につれて, and is commonly used in formal or written contexts.
Formation
| Part of speech | Formation |
|---|---|
| 動詞辞書形 | に伴って／に伴い |
| 名詞 | に伴って／に伴い |
Examples
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都市の急速な人口増加に伴い、公共インフラ・サービスの不足や住宅不足などといった問題が起こっている。
Accompanying the rapid population increase in cities, problems such as insufficient public infrastructure and services, as well as housing shortages, are occurring. -
この港は、輸出入貿易の発展に伴ってますます繁栄している。
This port is becoming increasingly prosperous as international import-export trade develops. -
参議院議員の任期満了に伴う選挙は、来週行われます。
The election accompanying the end of House of Councillors members' terms will be held next week.
Summary
- Expresses how change in one thing causes or brings about change in another thing
- Can follow verbs in dictionary form or nouns; uses に伴う when directly modifying a noun
- Formal and polite expression typically used in written language or official contexts