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N1 Lesson 7: 5/17

相(あい)まって
combined with, coupled with, together with

sometimes written as 相俟って!

Structure
Noun + (1) + 相まって

(1)
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  • (A) が (B) と相まって (C) is used to express that combining (A) with (B) will give rise to (C). Can also express synergy, where the interaction of (A) and (B) creates a stronger effect than each would individually. For example, pizza bread by itself or tomato sauce by itself are not that good, but when combined you get an amazing pizza. Usually, (C) is positive.
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記事(きじ):ピーナッツバターはキュウリの酢(す)の物(もの)と相(あい)まって思(おも)いがけない独特(どくとく)な味(あじ)をもたらす。
Article : Peanut butter combined with pickled cucumber gives an unexpected, unique flavor.
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《小説(しょうせつ)》夕暮(ゆうぐ)れが虹(にじ)と相(あい)まって空(そら)ある種(しゅ)のキャンディーのように見(み)せた。
Novel: Twilight combined with a rainbow made the sky look like some sort of candy.
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《都市(とし)汚染(おせん)についての記事(きじ)》盆地(ぼんち)に不利(ふり)な地理的(ちりてき)位置(いち)と工業(こうぎょう)排(はい)ガスが相(あい)まって家庭用(かていよう)空気(くうき)清浄機(せいじょうき)はさらに必要(ひつよう)なる
Article about city pollution: Industry emission combined with the unfavorable geographical location in the basin makes house air purifiers even more necessary.
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