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とあって (to atte) - Because Of

Noun/Verb + とあって

Quick answer

Noun/Verb + とあって means "Because of ~, given ~". As a N1 grammar point, it is tested in the JLPT. Detailed examples and a usage explanation are on this page.

Meaning

Because of ~, given ~

Explanation

This grammar point is used to indicate a reason or cause for a particular situation, highlighting circumstances that are noteworthy. It is typically followed by a statement describing the resulting condition or behavior.

Examples

休日とあって、観光地は非常に混んでいた。
きゅうじつとあって、かんこうちはひじょうにこんでいた。
Because it was a holiday, the tourist spots were very crowded.
光—Light地—Land常—Usual混—Mix
天気がよいとあって、公園は多くの人でにぎわっていた。
てんきがよいとあって、こうえんはおおくのひとでにぎわっていた。
Because of the good weather, the park was bustling with people.
気—Spirit公—Public人—Person
人気歌手のコンサートとあって、チケットはすぐに売り切れた。
にんきかしゅのこんさーととあって、ちけっとはすぐにうりきれた。
Because it was a popular singer's concert, the tickets sold out quickly.
人—Person気—Spirit

Practice this grammar

Noun/Verb + とあって

Which sentence correctly uses "とあって (to atte) - Because Of"?

Vocabulary from these examples

混MixN2気Spirit地Land光Light常Usual公Public人Person

Last updated Jul 4, 2026