と相まって (to-aimatte): Together with; combined with
～と相まって (to-aimatte)
Meaning
Together with; combined with
Formation and usage
N + と相まって
Notation: N = noun; V dictionary = dictionary-form verb; V stem = the stem before ます; plain clause = plain-form clause; negative stem = the form before ない. Follow the attachment shown above.
Explanation
Two factors interact to produce a stronger effect, rather than simply being listed.
Examples
好天と相まって、周到な準備が会議の成功につながった。
Careful preparation, combined with good weather, made the meeting a success.
好天と相まって、周到な準備が試験の成功につながった。
Careful preparation, combined with good weather, made the exam a success.
好天と相まって、周到な準備が研修の成功につながった。
Careful preparation, combined with good weather, made the training session a success.
好天と相まって、周到な準備が発表会の成功につながった。
Careful preparation, combined with good weather, made the presentation event a success.
好天と相まって、周到な準備が面接の成功につながった。
Careful preparation, combined with good weather, made the interview a success.
How related patterns differ
ことから and 次第です explain grounds or circumstances; と相まって combines interacting causes. にほかならない and 以外の何ものでもない assert identity. からなる gives composition; だけまし finds a redeeming feature, and ならでは praises uniqueness.