JLPT N1 grammar

〜と相まってmeaning and usage

Meaning

Along with A

How to form it

  • nounと相まって
  • nounとnounが相まって
  • nounも相まって

How it is used

Written: A combines with another factor to produce a stronger effect, good or bad (「天気と相まって」). 「〜も相まって」 is also common. It stresses a combined effect more than 「〜に加えて」 does.

Examples

  1. 昨日までの疲労と相まって、風邪がいっそう辛く感じられる。

    Along with the fatigue up to yesterday, the cold feels all the rougher.

  2. 美しい景色と相まって、その日の食事は忘れられないものになった。

    Combined with the beautiful scenery, that day's meal became unforgettable.

  3. 静かな音楽も相まって、店内は落ち着いた雰囲気だ。

    Together with the quiet music, the shop has a calm atmosphere.