At a glance
Noun にあっては means "in (this special situation, era or position)". It is a formal, mostly written expression. It usually shows that something is true or needed because of that situation.
Noun + にあっては、[statement]
非常時にあっては、冷静さが必要だ。 In times of emergency, calmness is necessary.
How to form it
にあっては is made of に + あって (te-form of ある) + は. It attaches directly to nouns.
| Attaches to | Example | Register |
|---|---|---|
| Noun (era, society, situation) | 現代社会にあっては | Formal, written |
| Noun + の + 立場 / 時代 | 教師の立場にあっては | Formal, written |
Verbs and adjectives do not attach to にあっては directly.