Noun を めぐる Noun

When to use

"Revolving around/concerning" - typically a debate, dispute, or complex topic.

Explanation

The NounをめぐるNoun grammar point is used to express that a situation or event is centered around a particular noun. It can be translated as 'concerning', 'regarding', or 'pertaining to' in English. The formation consists of the particle 'を' placed between two nouns, and the verb 'めぐる' (to revolve around) following the first noun.

• この事件じけんをめぐる議論ぎろんが続つづいています。

  The debate concerning this incident continues.

  Kono jiken o meguru giron ga tsudzuite imasu.

• 環境問題かんきょうもんだいをめぐる国際会議こくさいかいぎが開ひらかれます。

  An international conference regarding environmental issues will be held.

  Kankyō mondai o meguru kokusai kaigi ga hirakaremasu.

• 彼かの突然とつぜんの辞任じにんをめぐるうわさが広ひろがっている。

  Rumors are spreading concerning his sudden resignation.

  Kare no totsuzen no jinin o meguru uwasa ga hirogatte iru.

• 映画祭えいがさいをめぐる活動かつどうが多おおくなっています。

  There are increasing activities surrounding the film festival.

  Eigashai o meguru katsudō ga ōku natte imasu.

Regarding (Concerning)

• ～について〜ni tsuiteN3Expressing 'about', 'concerning', or 'regarding'.
• ～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.
• Noun を めぐってNoun wo megutteN2Concerning; with regard to; about

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