regarding, concerning, about

Beginner

15-20 min

very common

Expert Reviewed

Explanation

Indicates 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 let me hear your opinion regarding this problem.

環境に関する本を読んでいる。

Kankyou ni kansuru hon wo yonde iru.

I'm reading a book about the environment.

に関して (concerning) vs について (about) - に関して is more formal.

～において

in, at, on (formal)

～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)

Common in formal and academic contexts.

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Last updated: Jan 2

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