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～to Aimatte: Combined With

Learn to aimatte for two factors working together to produce a stronger effect. 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 to aimatte for two factors working together to produce a stronger effect.
  • Form and connection: [Noun] と相あいまって
  • Nuance in real use: と相まって depicts not simple addition but multiplication — two factors cooperating to create a 1+1>2 effect. In Japanese aesthetics, this synergy is called "soujou kouka."

Form and connection

[Noun] と相あいまって

Core Explanation

Learn to aimatte for two factors working together to produce a stronger effect.

Cultural Note

と相まって depicts not simple addition but multiplication — two factors cooperating to create a 1+1>2 effect. In Japanese aesthetics, this synergy is called "soujou kouka."

Practical examples

Talent combined with effort led to success.
Combined with the economic recovery, consumption is growing.

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] と相あいまって
2. Explain the meaning of the first example.
Show answerTalent combined with effort led to success.
3. Rewrite the final example using this lesson pattern.
Show answer景気けいき回復かいふくと相あいまって消費しょうひが伸のびている。 ([Noun] と相あいまって)

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