あっての
Only because ~ exists / Owing entirely to ~ (X exists because of Y) Used to express that something (X) is possible or meaningful only because another thing (Y) exists.
N1
Meaning
Only because ~ exists / Owing entirely to ~ (X exists because of Y) Used to express that something (X) is possible or meaningful only because another thing (Y) exists.
Formation
Noun A + あっての + Noun B
Explanation
あっての is a formal expression used to emphasize that one thing exists solely because of another fundamental condition.
The key idea is:
“Without A, B would not exist.”
Here:
Noun A = essential foundation / prerequisite
Noun B = result, outcome, or dependent concept
Key nuance:
Strong emphasis on dependency
Often carries:
gratitude
acknowledgment
objective evaluation
The tone is:
logical
respectful
formal
Common in:
speeches
business writing
reflections
JLPT N1 reading passages
This grammar highlights priority and importance, not emotion or cause-and-effect explanation.