concerning, regarding, over (disputes)

Intermediate

20-25 min

common

Expert Reviewed

Explanation

Indicates topic of discussion, especially conflicts or debates.

[Noun] + をめぐって / をめぐる + [Noun]

環境問題をめぐって議論が続いている。

Kankyou mondai wo megutte giron ga tsuzuite iru.

The debate over environmental issues continues.

遺産をめぐる争いが起きた。

Isan wo meguru arasoi ga okita.

A dispute over inheritance arose.

Often used with disputes and conflicts.

～に関して

regarding, concerning, about

～をもとに

based on, on the basis of

～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 news and formal discussions.

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Last updated: Jan 2

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