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Ni Tomonatte: Along With

B changes as A changes — formal "along with." This lesson combines form, context, examples, common mistakes, and practice so you can use the pattern in real communication.

12 minNihongo Hub Editorial TeamPublished 2026-06-06Updated 2026-06-06

Learning objectives

  • Lesson goals: B changes as A changes — formal "along with."
  • Form and connection: [Noun/Verb辞书形] に伴ともなって
  • Nuance in real use: Captures the world's interconnectedness—systemic change, not isolated causation.

Form and connection

[Noun/Verb辞书形] に伴ともなって

Core Explanation

B changes as A changes — formal "along with."

Cultural Note

Captures the world's interconnectedness—systemic change, not isolated causation.

Practical examples

Along with economic growth, environmental problems worsened.
Along with population growth, housing shortages occurred.

Common pitfalls

Build the base form before adding the pattern

Complete the required conjugation first. Do not keep polite and plain endings at the same time.

Match politeness to the situation

The examples are reliable starting points; relationships and context can still change the most natural wording.

Practice and answers

1. Write the connection formula for this lesson.
Show answer[Noun/Verb辞书形] に伴ともなって
2. Explain the meaning of the first example.
Show answerAlong with economic growth, environmental problems worsened.
3. Rewrite the final example using this lesson pattern.
Show answer人口増加じんこうぞうかに伴ともなって住宅不足じゅうたくぶそくが起おこった。 ([Noun/Verb辞书形] に伴ともなって)

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