JLPT N1 grammar
〜にあって: meaning and usage
Meaning
During time/situation A
How to form it
- nounにあって
- nounにあっては/にあっても
How it is used
Formal: 'in (the special time, situation or position) A', stressing that A is a special circumstance. 「〜にあっても」 means 'even in A'. More formal than 「〜において」.
Examples
不況にあっても彼らは楽しそうに暮らしている。
Even during the recession they seem to be enjoying life.
情報があふれる現代にあって、正しい情報を選ぶ力は欠かせない。
In this age overflowing with information, the ability to pick out accurate information is essential.
彼は部長という立場にあって、誰よりも早く出社している。
In his position as department head, he gets to the office earlier than anyone.