noun
Refers to something that accompanies or goes together with something else, often used in formal or written contexts. Commonly appears in the phrase ~に伴い (as ...; along with ...).
高齢化に伴い、医療費が増加している。
Along with the aging population, medical costs are increasing.
技術の進歩に伴い、新しい職業が生まれた。
With the advancement of technology, new professions have emerged.