Noun を めぐって
Noun wo megutte
Formation
Noun + を + めぐって
Concerning; with regard to; about
When to use
をめぐって: around an issue that people dispute (問題をめぐって議論する).
Explanation
The grammar point Noun を めぐって is used to express that something is concerning, with regard to or about a certain noun. It covers a topic or an issue that is central to a discussion or a situation.
Example sentences
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Many discussions are held concerning environmental issues.
Kankyō mondai o megutte, ōku no giron ga okonawarete imasu.
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Several conspiracy theories have emerged regarding his death.
Kare no shi o megutte, ikutsuka no inbōsetsu ga ukabiagatte iru.
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The company and the labor union are having discussions about pay raises.
Shōkyū o megutte kaisha to rōdō kumiai ga hanashiai o shite imasu.
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There are both pros and cons regarding this movie.
Kono eiga o megutte, sanpi ryōron ga sonzai shite iru.
Regarding (Concerning)
- ~について〜ni tsuiteN3Expressing 'about', 'concerning', or 'regarding'.
- Noun を めぐる NounNoun o meguru NounN2Indicate a situation or event revolving around a…
- ~に関わって〜ni kakawatteN2Indicates that something is related to or influenced by a…
- Noun につき〜ni tsukiN2Indicates the reason, cause, or condition for something…
- ~に関して〜ni kanshiteN3Regarding, concerning, about, with respect to.
Corpus examples (7)
国会はその法案をめぐって暗礁に乗り上げてしまいました。
The Diet was totally deadlocked over the bill.
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The committee was split over the project.
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Candidates traded blows over the proposed tax cut.
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A fight started about nothing between them.
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A rumor is abroad about his death.
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The teachers were divided on the issue.
インドのバイヤーと日本のビジネスマンは新製品の値をめぐって激しいやりとりをした。
An Indian buyer and a Japanese businessman haggled over the price of the new product.