regarding, concerning, about

Beginner

15-20 min

very common

Expert Reviewed

Explanation

Formal expression to indicate the topic or subject matter.

[Noun] + に関して/に関する + [Noun]

この問題に関して、意見を聞かせてください。

Kono mondai ni kanshite, iken wo kikasete kudasai.

Please tell me your opinion regarding this issue.

環境問題に関する本を読んでいる。

Kankyou mondai ni kansuru hon wo yonde iru.

I am reading a book about environmental issues.

More formal than について.

～に対して

toward, against, in contrast to

～ために (tame ni)

in order to ~, for the purpose of ~

～のに (noni)

although ~, despite ~, even though ~

～にもかかわらず

despite ~, in spite of ~

～ようになる

come to ~, become able to ~, reach the point where ~

Common in business and academic writing.

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Last updated: Jan 2

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