12課 原因・理由 教科書 p.52〜55
Cause & reason — precisely because…, because…, because it has been…
接続:名/普通形 + とあって
Because it's… (special occasion/situation), so…. The special context leads to natural consequences.
注意 / Note:Describe objective external events (usually in newspapers), not for personal use.
比較 / Compare:〜とあって(objective reason, often in the newspaper)/〜とあれば(9課:if it is… then be ready)— easy to confuse.
よく出る形 / Common form:名/普通形+とあって+(当然の結果)。Do not use for personal matters.
連休とあって、行楽地はどこも混んでいる。
Because it is a long holiday, every tourist area is crowded.
有名歌手が来るとあって、会場は熱気に包まれた
Because a famous singer came, the hall was filled with a vibrant atmosphere.
初優勝とあって、町中がお祭りのような騒ぎだった。
Because it was the first championship, the whole town was as bustling as a festival.