Noun + あっての + Noun (A atte no B)
JLPT N1
Explanation
Expresses 'B cannot exist without A'; 'B only exists because of A'.
Formation
Noun1 + あっての + Noun2
Detailed Explanation
The 'Noun + あっての + Noun' pattern emphasizes that the second noun (B) exists only thanks to, or on the foundation of, the first noun (A). It's often translated as 'B is nothing without A' or 'B exists only because of A'.
Examples
家族あっての私です。
Kazoku atte no watashi desu.
I am who I am thanks to my family.
お客様あってのビジネスです。
Okyakusama atte no bijinesu desu.
A business is nothing without its customers.
練習あっての成功です。
Renshuu atte no seikou desu.
Success is nothing without practice.
健康あっての仕事です。
Kenkou atte no shigoto desu.
Work is nothing without your health.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.