about, concerning

Beginner

10-15 min

very common

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Explanation

Basic way to indicate the topic of discussion.

[Noun] + について/についての + [Noun]

日本の文化について話しましょう。

Nihon no bunka ni tsuite hanashimashou.

Let's talk about Japanese culture.

試験についての質問がある。

Shiken ni tsuite no shitsumon ga aru.

I have a question about the exam.

Less formal than に関して.

～に関して

regarding, concerning, about

～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 ~

One of the most common grammar points.

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Last updated: Jan 2

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