The Story Around It and Whether It Happens ままに・にまつわる・か否か

Describe the circumstances surrounding an event, then show how a condition or situation shapes what follows. The expressions here describe how circumstances shape an event: some state an essential premise, while others limit or frame what is possible. Identify the condition first, then read the main clause as its result.

Patterns in this lesson

• れる・られる + ままに — Do as (one is told or ordered…), In accordance with, In compliance with, Just like
• にまつわる — Surrounding, Related or relating to, Associated with, Connected to
• たる — To be (in a position of), As a, For
• をものともせず — Making nothing of, Ignoring, In defiance of, Regardless of, Disregarding
• ものと思う — Think that, Believe that, Expect that, Have confidence that, Absolutely
• ゆえに — Because, The reason is, Due to, Therefore, So
• という — Every single, Each and every, Emphasis, Everything that could be called
• にとどまらず — Not limited to, Not only…but also, Not stopping at
• か否か — Whether or not
• たら〜で — Even if, If
• べくして — As expected, Meant to, Supposed to, Destined to, Sure to
• まま(に) — As (one likes, feels or pleases), Spur of the moment, Wherever one fancies, Spontaneously, On a whim
• 〜に〜ない — Cannot even…if wants, Would like to…but cannot, Wants to…but cannot

あっての says the second thing depends on the first for its existence or success. It expresses a stronger connection than simply saying the first thing helped.

When reading a policy statement, underline the premise and circle the action or result that depends on it.

Vocabulary