JLPT N1

Noun ni atte ha

Indicates a specific situation or environment in which something happens or is the case.

Formation

Explanation

The にあっては grammar point is used after a noun that indicates a specific situation or environment. It expresses the context in which an event takes place, or the circumstances that pertain to the information to be explained or highlighted. It can be translated as 'in', 'at' or 'under' in English.

Example sentences

  • In wartime, all people were facing difficulties.

    Sensouji ni atte wa, subete no hito ga konnan ni chokumen shiteimashita.

  • In the economic crisis, many companies are on the verge of bankruptcy.

    Keizai kiki ni atte wa, ooku no kigyou ga tousan no kiki ni hinshite iru.

  • In times of recession, every company is forced to cut costs.

    Fukyouka ni atte wa, dono kigyou mo keihi sakugen o semararete iru.

  • In a period of reform, it's necessary to value new ideas.

    Kaikaku ki ni atte wa, atarashii aidea o taisetsu ni suru hitsuyou ga aru.