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N1

あっての (atteno) meaning in japanese

💡Meaning

Exist only because of

📝Usage

Noun B + あっての + Noun A

📚Examples

1

家族があっての、私です。

⚠️Notes

Emphasizes that A cannot exist without the essential support or presence of B. (e.g., お客様あっての商売です。 - This business exists only because of our customers.)