concerning ~, regarding ~, をめぐる dispute

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Explanation

Indicates topic of discussion, conflict, or movement.

[Noun] + をめぐって/をめぐる

この問題をめぐって議論が続いている。

Kono mondai wo megutte giron ga tsudzuite iru.

Discussion continues concerning this problem.

領土をめぐる争いが起きた。

Ryoudo wo meguru arasoi ga okita.

A dispute arose concerning territory.

Often used for disputes, discussions, or movement around something.

～ならいざ知らず

~ might be one thing, but; leaving ~ aside

～てやまない

earnestly wish/hope, never stop ~ing

～をものともせずに

not being daunted by ~, in spite of ~

～んがため(に)

in order to ~, for the purpose of ~ (formal/literary)

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