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Meaning

Expresses a strong relationship of dependence: precisely because one thing exists, another can hold true.

Examples

1. お客様あっての商売なのだから、常に感謝の気持ちを忘れないようにしよう。 Business exists because of our customers, so let us never forget to be grateful.
2. どんなに仕事が忙しくても、健康あっての人生だということを忘れてはいけない。 No matter how busy you are with work, never forget that life depends on good health.