Explanation
Indicates a specific situation or environment in which something happens or is the case.
Formation
Noun + にあっては
Detailed explanation
The にあっては grammar point is used after a noun that indicates a specific situation or environment. It expresses the context in which an event takes place, or the circumstances that pertain to the information to be explained or highlighted. It can be translated as 'in', 'at' or 'under' in English.
Examples
Sensouji ni atte wa, subete no hito ga konnan ni chokumen shiteimashita.
In wartime, all people were facing difficulties.
Keizai kiki ni atte wa, ooku no kigyou ga tousan no kiki ni hinshite iru.
In the economic crisis, many companies are on the verge of bankruptcy.
Fukyouka ni atte wa, dono kigyou mo keihi sakugen o semararete iru.
In times of recession, every company is forced to cut costs.
Kaikaku ki ni atte wa, atarashii aidea o taisetsu ni suru hitsuyou ga aru.
In a period of reform, it's necessary to value new ideas.
Practice
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.