に伴って
As, Due, Along with, Hand-in-hand with, Resulted in, Be consequent upon
Structure
Verb［る］+（の）+ に伴う + Noun
Noun + に伴って(1)
Noun + に伴う + Noun
(1) に伴い
Explanation
When the て-form of the う-Verb 伴う 'to accompany' follows a noun or a verb in its dictionary form, it creates a connection between two events. It is often translated as 'as (A) happens, (B) also happens', 'along with (A), (B)', or 'in conjunction with (A), (B)'. All of these translations draw from the verb's core meaning of 'to accompany'.
This grammar point does not imply a strict, direct cause-and-effect relationship where (A) forces (B) to happen. Instead, it is used for situations where two things occur or change together. However, it often suggests that the first event or change has a strong influence on the second.
に伴う can also be placed directly before a noun to describe it.
- 経済の成長に伴って、人々のライフスタイルも多様化した。As the economy has grown, people's lifestyles have also diversified.
- その事業の開始に伴うリスクについて詳しく説明します。I will explain in detail the risks associated with the start of that project.
- 都市化が進むに伴って、自然が少なくなってきた。Along with advancing urbanization, nature has begun to disappear.
- システムのアップデートに伴うサービスの一時停止について。Regarding the temporary service suspension due to the system update.
に伴って can be used for both gradual, progressive changes that happen over time, as well as for single, distinct events that trigger another.
- 火山の噴火に伴い、広い範囲で火山灰が降りました。Following the volcanic eruption, volcanic ash fell over a wide area.
- 冬が近づくに伴って、日がだんだん短くなっていく。The days get shorter and shorter as winter approaches.
Examples
経済成長に伴って、国民の生活は豊かになった。
Along with economic growth, the lives of the citizens became richer.
年を取るに伴って、体力は徐々に衰えていく。
As one gets older, physical strength gradually declines.
人口の増加に伴い、ごみの問題が深刻になっている。
With the increase in population, the trash problem is becoming serious. (along with・consequent upon)
この計画に伴うリスクについて詳しく説明してください。
Please explain in detail the risks associated with this plan.
駅の移転に伴って、バスの路線も変更された。
In conjunction with the station's relocation, the bus routes were also changed.
台風が近づくに伴って、風や雨が強まってきた。
As the typhoon approaches, the wind and rain have started to get stronger. (along with・consequent upon)
国際化が進むに伴い、外国語の能力がより重要になってきた。
As globalization advances, foreign language proficiency has become more important. (along with・consequent upon)
事業拡大に伴う資金調達の方法を考えている。
We are considering methods for fundraising in line with our business expansion.
スマートフォンの普及に伴って、人々のコミュニケーション方法も変わった。
With the spread of smartphones, the way people communicate has also changed. (along with・consequent upon)
その都市は大きな地震に見舞われた。それに伴って、多くの建物が倒壊した。
That city was struck by a large earthquake. As a result, many buildings collapsed. (along with・consequent upon)
店のリニューアルに伴い、一週間ほどお休みをいただきます。
Due to the store's renewal, we will be closed for about a week. (consequent upon)
インターネットが登場した。それに伴って、社会は大きく変化した。
The internet appeared. Along with this, society changed significantly.