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L1 JLPT N1 grammar — 〜あっての … 〜の至り

Read each pattern and its example, then write your own sentence on the line.

〜あっての N + あっての + N
The second N exists only thanks to the first: 'there is no B without A'. Marks an indispensable precondition; slightly formal, common in set phrases and speeches.
お客様あっての商売だと肝に銘じている。 I keep in mind that our business only exists because of our customers.
〜いかんで(は) N + (の)いかんで(は)
Says the outcome depends entirely on N. Stiff, written or formal-spoken register, common in notices and business talk.
試験の結果いかんでは、留学を諦めることになる。 Depending on the exam results, I may have to give up studying abroad.
〜いかんによらず / 〜いかんにかかわらず N + (の)いかんによらず/いかんにかかわらず
Means the result holds regardless of N. Very formal written style; typical of rules, contracts and official announcements.
理由のいかんによらず、遅刻は認められない。 Regardless of the reason, lateness is not permitted.
〜はいざ知らず N + はいざ知らず(plain clause + かはいざ知らず も可)
Sets X aside as a possible exception and asserts something different about the main case. Formal, slightly literary; often mildly critical.
昔はいざ知らず、今は誰も手紙を書かない。 I don't know about the old days, but nowadays nobody writes letters.
一概に〜ない 一概に + V-neg(言えない・決めつけられない など)
Denies a sweeping judgment: you can't say it applies across the board. Neutral to formal; common in discussion and writing.
若者の読書離れを一概に嘆くことはできない。 We cannot simply lament young people's turn away from reading.
〜の至り N(感情を表す漢語)+ の至り
Expresses an emotion at its peak, e.g. 光栄の至り. Very formal, set-phrase-like; used in speeches and greetings.
このような賞をいただき、光栄の至りです。 Receiving an award like this is the greatest of honors.
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