〜につけて
Formation
Meaning
Used to express that every time a certain event occurs, the speaker naturally feels the same emotion or thought. Often used with verbs like '聞く' (hear), '見る' (see), or '考える' (think).
Note
Often used with verbs of perception or cognition like '見る' (see), '聞く' (hear), '考える' (think), or '思い出す' (remember). It expresses that a certain event naturally triggers the same emotion every time.
Examples
彼女の噂を聞くにつけて、心配になる。
Whenever I hear rumors about her, I get worried.
写真を見るにつけて、楽しかったあの頃を思い出す。
Whenever I look at the photo, I remember those happy days.
母の顔を見るにつけて、自分の至らなさを感じる。
Whenever I see my mother's face, I feel my own inadequacy.
そのニュースを聞くにつけて、平和の尊さを考えさせられる。
Whenever I hear that news, it makes me think about the importance of peace.
故郷を思い出すにつけて、両親のことが気にかかる。
Whenever I think of my hometown, I feel concerned about my parents.
祭りの囃子を聞くにつけて、子供時代を懐かしく思い出す。
Whenever I hear the festive music, I fondly remember my childhood.