〜あっての
- Pattern
- 〜あっての
- Level
- N3
- Reading
- 〜あっての
- Meaning
- only possible because of
- Attaches to
- noun
- Nuance & register
Strong emphasis on the necessity of something.
- Example
健康あっての人生だ。 Life is only possible if you have health.
- Easily confused with
〜のおかげで (thanks to). 〜あっての emphasizes a necessary condition for existence.