GRAMMAR DETAIL
〜とともに
Indicates that one change progresses alongside another change occurring at the same time.
Examples
時代の変化とともに、働き方も変わった。
As the times changed, the way people work changed as well.
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春になるとともに、川辺の花が咲き始める。
As spring arrives, the flowers along the river begin to bloom.
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人口の増加とともに、住宅も増えている。
Along with the growth in population, the number of homes is also increasing.
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Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure: After a noun naming a change or a dictionary-form verb,
とともにindicates that another change progresses alongside it. - Basic usage:
人口の増加とともに、住宅も増えている。describes population and housing increasing together.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Accompanying change versus a companion
成長とともに声が変わるdescribes a change accompanying growth.友人とともに旅行するdescribes traveling with a friend, so the usage depends on the preceding noun and following action.