にあって (ni atte): Under particular circumstances or in a position

In; under particular circumstances; in the position of

Noun indicating a circumstance, era, or position + にあって, optionally with は/も, followed by a statement about that situation.

Set a particular circumstance, period, or position in which an event takes place. This is a formal expression, not a direct equivalent of because. Distinguish it from causal to atte and from the verb au in jiko ni atte, to have an accident.

にあって sets a circumstance or position; distinguish causal とあって and the verb に遭って.

厳しい状況にあっても、彼らは希望を失いませんでした。

Even under difficult circumstances, they did not lose hope.

変化の速い時代にあって、学び続ける姿勢が求められます。

In an era of rapid change, a willingness to keep learning is needed.

指導者の立場にあって、彼は常に責任を意識していました。

In his position as a leader, he was always conscious of his responsibility.

不況にあっても、この会社は研究を続けています。

Even during a recession, this company continues its research.

海外という環境にあって、家族の支えを強く感じました。

Living in an overseas environment, I felt my family's support strongly.