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～ni Tsurete: As / Along With

Learn ni tsurete for proportional change — "as X changes, Y changes accordingly." 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: Learn ni tsurete for proportional change — "as X changes, Y changes accordingly."
  • Form and connection: [Noun/Verb辞书形] につれて
  • Nuance in real use: につれて captures not sudden change but gradual shifts — as one variable moves, another moves with it. It lets Japanese depict the subtle, causal changes that unfold over time.

Form and connection

[Noun/Verb辞书形] につれて

Core Explanation

Learn ni tsurete for proportional change — "as X changes, Y changes accordingly."

Cultural Note

につれて captures not sudden change but gradual shifts — as one variable moves, another moves with it. It lets Japanese depict the subtle, causal changes that unfold over time.

Practical examples

As you age, your memory declines.
As my Japanese improved, I gained confidence.
As autumn deepens, the temperature drops.

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] につれて
2. Explain the meaning of the first example.
Show answerAs you age, your memory declines.
3. Rewrite the final example using this lesson pattern.
Show answer秋あきが深ふかまるにつれて気温きおんが下さがっていく。 ([Noun/Verb辞书形] につれて)

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