about ~, concerning ~

Beginner

10-15 min

very common

Expert Reviewed

Explanation

Indicates the topic being discussed.

[Noun] + について

日本の文化について勉強しています。

Nihon no bunka ni tsuite benkyou shite imasu.

I am studying about Japanese culture.

この件について、話し合いましょう。

Kono ken ni tsuite, hanashiaimashou.

Let's discuss about this matter.

Similar to に関して but について is more common in everyday use.

～てもいいです

may do ~, it's okay to do ~

～てはいけません

must not do ~, not allowed to do ~

～なければなりません

must do ~, have to do ~

～なくてもいいです

don't have to do ~, don't need to do ~

Very common when introducing topics.

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Last updated: Jan 2

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