～にともなって (〜ni tomonatte)
Explanation
Expresses 'along with' or 'as a result of'; indicates that one event occurs along with another.
Formation
Noun (event) + にともなって, Verb-casual + にともなって
Detailed Explanation
The ～にともなって grammar point is used to indicate that one event occurs along with another event, or as a result of another event. It can be translated as 'along with', 'as a result of', or 'in accordance with' in English.
Examples
人口が増えるにともなって、交通渋滞も悪化しています。
Jinkou ga fueru ni tomonatte, koutsuu juutai mo akka shiteimasu.
As the population increases, traffic congestion is also getting worse.
季節の変わり目にともなって、体調を崩しやすくなります。
Kisetsu no kawarime ni tomonatte, taichou wo kuzushi yasuku narimasu.
As the seasons change, it's easier to get out of shape.
経済の成長にともなって、雇用の機会も増えるでしょう。
Keizai no seichou ni tomonatte, koyou no kikai mo fueru deshou.
As the economy grows, employment opportunities will also increase.
彼の昇進にともなって、引っ越しをすることになりました。
Kare no shoushin ni tomonatte, hikkoshi wo suru koto ni narimashita.
As a result of his promotion, we decided to move.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.