GRAMMAR DETAIL
〜と相まって
Indicates that two factors work together to produce a more pronounced result.
Examples
美しい音楽と相まって、映像の魅力が増した。
Combined with the beautiful music, the images became even more captivating.
Words used
暖かい日差しと相まって、花が美しく見えた。
Combined with the warm sunlight, the flowers looked beautiful.
Words used
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure: Attach
と相まってto a factor contributing jointly with another factor;相まってis readあいまって. - Basic usage:
美しい音楽と相まって、映像の魅力が増した。describes the images' qualities combining with the music to heighten their appeal.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Joint effect rather than a list
音楽と映像lists two elements, while音楽と相まって魅力が増すdescribes the effect they produce together.
- Adverse factors can also combine
- It also applies to adverse factors, as in
不景気と人手不足が相まって経営が厳しくなる. Their combined effect need not be positive.
- It also applies to adverse factors, as in