Phrase (Advanced ㊤ 615)
A conditional phrase that indirectly presents a factual situation as a reason.
Equivalent: If it is true that; if it is the case that; if; because; since
| (i) NP | とあっては | |
| 病気とあっては | If it’s true that someone is ill | |
| (ii) Sinformal | とあっては | だ after Adjectiveなstem and Noun is omitted |
| 由美も行くとあっては | If it’s true that Yumi is going, too | |
| タクシーの方が安いとあっては | If it’s true that a taxi is cheaper | |
| バスの方が便利とあっては | If it’s true that the bus is more convenient | |
| 締め切りが今週末とあっては | If it’s the case that the deadline is the end of this week |
