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JLPT N1 Grammar: あっての (atte no)

JLPT N1 Grammar: あっての (atte no)

Meaning: which can exist solely due to the presence of; which owes everything to

How to use: Noun-1 + あっての + Noun-2

Explain:
Use in case of expression because things, things, because things / things should be new

Example sentences:

1. 健康あっての美しさですから、無理なダイエットには反対です。
kenkou atte no utsukushisa desu kara, murina daietto niwa hantai desu.
Beauty depends on good health, so I’m against an unreasonable diet.

2. 日々の練習あっての勝利だ。
hibi no renshuu atte no shouri da.
We could only win because we practiced every day.

3. 僕の幸せは家族あってのものだ。みんな病気をせず元気でいてほしい。
boku no shiawase wa kazoku atte no mono da. minna byouki sezu genki de ite hoshii.
I can be happy because I have my family. I hope they’ll always be healthy.

4. あなたの援助あっての私の成功だ。
Anata no enjo atte no watashi no seikōda.
My success is due to your help