in, at, on, regarding

Beginner

15-20 min

very common

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Explanation

Formal way to indicate place, time, or field.

[Noun] + において/における + [Noun]

会議は東京において行われた。

Kaigi wa Toukyou ni oite okonawareta.

The meeting was held in Tokyo.

医学における最新の研究。

Igaku ni okeru saishin no kenkyuu.

The latest research in medicine.

Formal version of で.

～に反して

against, contrary to

～に違いない

must be ~, no doubt that ~, undoubtedly

～に関して/関する

regarding ~, concerning ~, about ~

～について/つい

about ~, concerning ~

～に伴って/伴い/伴う

along with ~, as ~ (changes)

Essential for formal Japanese.

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Last updated: Jan 2

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