～とあって JLPT N1

Formation

Noun + とあって / (Sometimes Verb + とあって, depending on context)

Explanation

The ～とあって grammar point is used to indicate that, due to a special or noteworthy circumstance, a particular situation has occurred. It often translates as 'because (it is)...' or 'given that...' in English, emphasizing the uniqueness of the cause.

Example sentences

• 春休みとあって、公園は子供たちでいっぱいだ。

  Because it's spring break, the park is full of children.

  Haruyasumi to atte, kouen wa kodomo-tachi de ippai da.

• 試験前とあって、図書館は学生で混んでいる。

  With exams coming up, the library is crowded with students.

  Shiken mae to atte, toshokan wa gakusei de konde iru.

• 開店日とあって、その店にはたくさんの人が並んでいた。

  Because it was the store's opening day, a lot of people lined up.

  Kaitenbi to atte, sono mise ni wa takusan no hito ga narande ita.

• 彼の誕生日とあって、友人たちはサプライズパーティーを計画した。

  Because it was his birthday, his friends planned a surprise party.

  Kare no tanjoubi to atte, yuujin-tachi wa sapuraizu paatii o keikaku shita.