につれ

expression, conjunction

as; with; in proportion to

A conjunction pattern used as XにつれY, meaning that as X changes, Y changes accordingly. Often used for gradual, proportional change. Similar to につれて, but slightly more formal or written.

See also: につれて

• 年としを取とるにつれ、体たい力りょくが落おちてきた。

  As I get older, my physical strength has declined.

• 日ひが経たつにつれ、悲かなしみも薄うすれていった。

  As the days passed, the sadness faded.