This means things work together. They make a bigger or stronger result. It's like 'together with'.
Noun + と + Noun + が相まってPrimary
Noun + に + Noun + が相まって
This means things work together. They make a bigger or stronger result. It's like 'together with'.
素晴らしい景色と歴史的な背景が相まって、その城は一層魅力的なものとなった。
The splendid scenery, combined with its historical background, made the castle even more attractive.
革新的なデザインと高い機能性が相まって、この新製品は高い売上が期待されている。
With its innovative design and high functionality combined, this new product is expected to achieve high sales.
彼の経験不足と厳しい市場環境が相まって、期待された成果を上げることはできなかった。
His lack of experience, combined with the harsh market environment, made it impossible for him to achieve the expected results.
これは、作者の才能と努力が相まって生まれた傑作です。
This is a masterpiece born from the combination of the artist's talent and effort.
長年の不況に政治不信が相まって、国民の不満は頂点に達している。
Years of recession, coupled with political distrust, have brought the public's dissatisfaction to a boiling point.
This phrase is like wearing a fancy suit. You use it for serious writing, like reports or news. It makes things sound very formal. It means different parts work together to make a bigger impact.
This is different from other grammar points. It shows things working together. They make a bigger result. Other grammar points show doing two things at once. Or doing something with a second reason. This one is about things joining to make something new.
Don't use this when you talk about simple things joining together. For example, not "apples and oranges combined." The things you talk about should be ideas or feelings. The result should be important, not small.
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