Meaning
「とあっては」 expresses a hypothetical condition, meaning "if it is the case that..." or "given that..." It is used to describe actions taken or events that occur under a particular special circumstance. This is a written-language expression. The clause following 「とあっては」 often contains negative constructions such as 「なければならない」, 「ないわけにはいかない」, or 「しかない」.
Formation
| Part of speech | Formation |
|---|---|
| Verb (dictionary form) | とあっては |
| Noun | とあっては |
Examples
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父と母のお願いとあっては、聞くしかありません。
If it is a request from my father and mother, I have no choice but to comply. -
尊敬する先生の依頼とあっては、断るわけにはいかない。
If it is a request from a teacher I respect, I simply cannot refuse. -
いつもお世話になっているA社からの依頼とあっては、無理とは言えない。なんとか今週中に納品しよう。
If it is a request from Company A, which we are always indebted to, we can't say it's impossible. Let's find a way to deliver by the end of this week.
Summary
- 「〜とあっては」 means "if it is the case that..., then..."
- Attaches to Verbs (dictionary form) and Nouns