Phrase (usually used in formal writing and formal speech) (Advanced ㊤ 612)
A phrase that introduces a reason when the speaker/writer considers it natural that someone does something or is in some state, or that something takes place for that reason.
Equivalent: Because ~, ~ as expected; because ~, naturally ~; because
| (i) NP | とあって | |
| 病気とあって | Because someone is ill | |
| (ii) Sinformal | とあって | だ after Adjectiveなstem and Noun is omitted |
| 韓国語ができるとあって | Because someone can speak Korean | |
| タクシーの方が安いとあって | Because a taxi is cheaper | |
| ノートパソコンの方が便利とあって | Because a laptop computer is more convenient | |
| 父親が医者とあって | Because someone’s father is a doctor |
