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あっての

Noun + あってのX あっての Y (thanks to X, Y is possible or valid)

Meanings

  • Exist only because of
  • Owe everything to
  • Be possible/ meaningful only with

About this pattern

Explanation

あっての is used to credit or highlight that something exists, succeeds, or is meaningful precisely because of a preceding noun or circumstance. It emphasizes that the current state or success is built on that antecedent, and without it, the outcome wouldn’t be the same. It often carries a sense of gratitude or acknowledgment to what ‘made’ the situation possible, and is commonly used in contexts like business, achievement, or lasting relationships.

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Example sentences

この成果は、皆の協力あってのものだ。

This achievement is thanks to everyone's cooperation.

彼女の努力あっての成功だ。

Her success is due to her hard work.

長い経験あっての的確さだ。

The accuracy comes from long experience.