〜あっての

Thanks to / which wouldn't exist without — interdependence

Formation

Noun + あっての + Noun

Usage

Expresses that one thing cannot exist or happen without another. A is あっての B means 'B exists only because of A'.

Example sentences

家は健康あってのものだ。

A home is only possible with good health.

平和あっての幸せな生活だ。

A happy life is only possible with peace.

お客様あっての商売です。

Our business exists thanks to our customers.

信頼関係あってのチームワークだ。

Teamwork is only possible with trust.

命あっての物語だ。

A story is only possible if you're alive.

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