Noun + あっての + Noun JLPT N1

A atte no B

Expresses 'B cannot exist without A'; 'B only exists because of A'.

Formation

Noun1 + あっての + Noun2

Explanation

The 'Noun + あっての + Noun' pattern emphasizes that the second noun (B) exists only thanks to, or on the foundation of, the first noun (A). It's often translated as 'B is nothing without A' or 'B exists only because of A'.

Example sentences

家族あっての私です。

I am who I am thanks to my family.

Kazoku atte no watashi desu.
お客様あってのビジネスです。

A business is nothing without its customers.

Okyakusama atte no bijinesu desu.
練習あっての成功です。

Success is nothing without practice.

Renshuu atte no seikou desu.
健康あっての仕事です。

Work is nothing without your health.

Kenkou atte no shigoto desu.