〜につれて: This means that when one thing changes, another thing changes too. The changes happen at the same time.

Dictionary

〜につれて

This means that when one thing changes, another thing changes too. The changes happen at the same time.

N2 KMT6NeutralStandardCompound ParticleMixedGradual Simultaneous ChangeGrammar

Verb [dictionary form] + につれてPrimary

Noun + につれて

This means that when one thing changes, another thing changes too. The changes happen at the same time.

山を登るにつれて、空気が薄くなる。

As you climb higher up the mountain, the air gets thinner.

NeutralNon PastAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativeNature & Environment Weather & Geography

プレゼンテーションの進行につれて、聴衆の関心は高まっていった。

As the presentation progressed, the audience's interest grew.

FormalPastAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativeBusiness & Finance Work & Career

時が経つにつれて、あの日の記憶は薄れていかない。

As time passes, the memories of that day do not fade.

NeutralNon PastNegativeMid SentenceDeclarativeEmotions & Psychology

年を取るにつれて、昔のことが懐かしくなるものです。

As one gets older, it's natural to become nostalgic for the past.

NeutralNon PastAffirmativeClause InitialEvidentialDaily Life Emotions & Psychology

季節が移り変わるにつれて、庭の景色はますます美しくなります。

As the seasons change, the scenery of the garden becomes more and more beautiful.

PoliteNon PastAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativeNature & Environment Home & Housing

This pattern shows two things changing together. It's like when you see the sun go down, the sky gets dark. One change just happens with the other. No one makes it happen on purpose.

This is like '〜にしたがって'. They are often the same. But '〜につれて' is for changes that happen naturally. Think of seasons changing. '〜にしたがって' can sound more formal. It can also mean following rules, which '〜につれて' does not.

Don't use this when something happens very fast. For example, you cannot say "As the door opened, he came in." This is for slow changes. The change must go in one direction. It cannot go up and down.

Often confused with(1)

〜に従って（したがって）

This means you do something by following a rule. You act according to a plan or advice.

Contrasts with(1)

〜ば〜ほど

This grammar means 'the more X, the more Y'. It shows that when one thing increases, another thing also changes.

More formal alternatives(1)

〜ば〜ほど

This grammar means 'the more X, the more Y'. It shows that when one thing increases, another thing also changes.

Less formal alternatives(5)

〜とともに

This means two things happen at the same time. One change happens, and then another change happens with it.

〜につれ

When one thing changes, another thing changes too. They change together at the same time.

〜にしたがい

This means 'as' or 'along with'. You use it when one thing changes because another thing changes.

〜に伴って（〜にともなって）

This means that when one thing changes, another thing changes too. The first change causes the second change.

〜に伴い（にともない）

This means that when one thing changes, another thing changes too. It shows that these changes happen together.

辞書形

This is the basic form of a verb. It is what you find in a dictionary. You use it to make other verb forms.

て形

This is a special form of words. You use it to connect actions or ideas. It can mean "and then," "because," or "by doing something."

〜ば〜ほど

This grammar means 'the more X, the more Y'. It shows that when one thing increases, another thing also changes.

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Dictionary

〜につれて

This means that when one thing changes, another thing changes too. The changes happen at the same time.

N2 KMT6NeutralStandardCompound ParticleMixedGradual Simultaneous ChangeGrammar

Verb [dictionary form] + につれてPrimary

Noun + につれて

This means that when one thing changes, another thing changes too. The changes happen at the same time.

山を登るにつれて、空気が薄くなる。

As you climb higher up the mountain, the air gets thinner.

NeutralNon PastAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativeNature & Environment Weather & Geography

プレゼンテーションの進行につれて、聴衆の関心は高まっていった。

As the presentation progressed, the audience's interest grew.

FormalPastAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativeBusiness & Finance Work & Career

時が経つにつれて、あの日の記憶は薄れていかない。

As time passes, the memories of that day do not fade.

NeutralNon PastNegativeMid SentenceDeclarativeEmotions & Psychology

年を取るにつれて、昔のことが懐かしくなるものです。

As one gets older, it's natural to become nostalgic for the past.

NeutralNon PastAffirmativeClause InitialEvidentialDaily Life Emotions & Psychology

季節が移り変わるにつれて、庭の景色はますます美しくなります。

As the seasons change, the scenery of the garden becomes more and more beautiful.

PoliteNon PastAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativeNature & Environment Home & Housing

This pattern shows two things changing together. It's like when you see the sun go down, the sky gets dark. One change just happens with the other. No one makes it happen on purpose.

Don't use this when something happens very fast. For example, you cannot say "As the door opened, he came in." This is for slow changes. The change must go in one direction. It cannot go up and down.

Often confused with(1)

〜に従って（したがって）

This means you do something by following a rule. You act according to a plan or advice.

Contrasts with(1)

〜ば〜ほど

This grammar means 'the more X, the more Y'. It shows that when one thing increases, another thing also changes.

More formal alternatives(1)

〜ば〜ほど

This grammar means 'the more X, the more Y'. It shows that when one thing increases, another thing also changes.

Less formal alternatives(5)

〜とともに

This means two things happen at the same time. One change happens, and then another change happens with it.

〜につれ

When one thing changes, another thing changes too. They change together at the same time.

〜にしたがい

This means 'as' or 'along with'. You use it when one thing changes because another thing changes.

〜に伴って（〜にともなって）

This means that when one thing changes, another thing changes too. The first change causes the second change.

〜に伴い（にともない）

This means that when one thing changes, another thing changes too. It shows that these changes happen together.

辞書形

This is the basic form of a verb. It is what you find in a dictionary. You use it to make other verb forms.

て形

This is a special form of words. You use it to connect actions or ideas. It can mean "and then," "because," or "by doing something."

〜ば〜ほど

This grammar means 'the more X, the more Y'. It shows that when one thing increases, another thing also changes.

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〜につれて

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〜につれて

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Meaning

Examples5

Nuance1

Contrasts1

Restrictions1

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Contrasts with(1)

More formal alternatives(1)

Less formal alternatives(5)

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