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Noun + が(1) + 相まって
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About 相まって
相まって is a structure used for showing that (A) and (B) are things that will perform some sort of synergistic task in order to achieve the result of (C). In many cases, either (A) or (B) alone could achieve (C), but their combined action will bring about a better result. This structure is a combination of 相, 'mutual', or 'reciprocal', and the て-form of the う-Verb 俟つ 'to wait on'.
In this pattern, both (A) and (B) will often come before 相まって, with either of the case-marking particles と or が being used after the nouns. Common translations include '(A) combined with (B) will (C)', or 'coupled together with (A), (B) will (C)'. As for a literal translation, 'mutually depending on each other, (C)' is fairly close to the exact nuance. See the fun-fact for more about this.
In this pattern, both (A) and (B) will often come before 相まって, with either of the case-marking particles と or が being used after the nouns. Common translations include '(A) combined with (B) will (C)', or 'coupled together with (A), (B) will (C)'. As for a literal translation, 'mutually depending on each other, (C)' is fairly close to the exact nuance. See the fun-fact for more about this.
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あの古い屋敷は霧と相まって不気味な雰囲気を出しています。That old mansion, combined with the fog, creates an eerie atmosphere.
- ツイッターでの流行と相まって、この漫画は若者の間ではすごく人気だ。Combined with its popularity on Twitter, this manga is very popular among young people.
- このステーキはシェフ特製のソースが相まって、とても美味しい。This steak is very tasty, coupled with the chef's special sauce.
- クライアントのアイデアと私たちの努力が相まって、とてもいいイベントを開催することができた。The client's ideas, combined with our efforts, resulted in us being able to host a very good event.
Fun Fact
Although 俟つ 'to wait on' and 待つ 'to wait for' are very similar, they have a primary difference in their focus. 待つ indicates waiting in the sense of 'waiting for (A) to come', while 俟つ indicates 'waiting for (A) to go'. What this means is that with 相まって and other uses of 俟つ, the important thing happens after (A) and (B) come together. This gives the nuance of (A) and (B) having some kind of reliance on each other in order to do (C). Due to 俟つ being far less common in modern Japanese, it will often be written in hiragana.Examples
記事：「ピーナッツバターはキュウリの酢の物と相まって思いがけない独特な味をもたらす。」
Article: 'Peanut butter combined with pickled cucumber gives an unexpected, unique flavor.'
小説：「夕暮れが虹と相まって空をある種のキャンディーのように見せた。」
Novel: 'Twilight combined with a rainbow made the sky look like some sort of candy.'
都市汚染についての記事：「盆地に不利な地理的位置と工業排ガスが相まって家庭用空気清浄機はさらに必要となる。」
Article about city pollution: 'Industry emissions combined with the unfavorable geographical location in the basin makes house air purifiers even more necessary.'
ゲームレビュー：「ペースの速いストーリー展開と個性的なキャラクターが相まって、自然とこのゲームはRPGファンの間で大きな話題となっている。」
Game review: Fast paced story development combined with unique characters naturally gained this game much attention among RPG fans.
記事：「水位上昇と異常気象が相まって、それらはモルディブなどの島国では重大な脅威となっています。」
Article: 'Weather anomalies combined with rising water levels are a great threat to island countries such as the Maldives.'
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