particle N3 common politewritten
に関して — regarding
に関して ・ にかんして
Meaning
- regarding ~ / concerning ~ / with respect to ~ — marks the topic a statement is about, in a formal register
Key sentence
その件に関して、詳しく説明します。
I'll explain in detail regarding that matter.
Formation
| Attaches to | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Noun | N + に関して(は・も) | 事故に関して / 予算に関しては |
When: Formal and written — used for substantial or official subjects in reports, business, and academic contexts. Everyday speech uses について.
Examples
環境問題に関して意見を述べた。
I stated my opinion regarding environmental issues.
個人情報に関しては、厳重に管理しています。
As for personal information, we manage it strictly.
Easily confused with
See に関して in real sentences
Jengo shows に関して the way you actually meet it: inside real Japanese sentences, so it sticks instead of staying an abstract rule.
Study it in JengoSources Compiled with reference to A Dictionary of Advanced Japanese Grammar.