~にかけては
〜ni kakete wa
Formation
Noun + にかけては
Indicates a specific area or aspect in which someone or something excels.
When to use
にかけては: when it comes to X (a skill), nobody beats them.
Explanation
The grammar point ~にかけては is used to emphasize a particular area or aspect in which someone or something excels or is exceptional. This structure is often used with positive connotations regarding the subject's expertise or outstanding qualities.
Example sentences
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When it comes to cooking skills, she is second to none.
Ryouri no udemae ni kakete wa, kanojo wa dare ni mo makemasen.
この町にかけては、彼の店が一番おいしいラーメンを売っています。
As far as this town is concerned, his store sells the most delicious ramen.
Kono machi ni kakete wa, kare no mise ga ichiban oishii raamen wo utteimasu.
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When it comes to music knowledge, he is the most knowledgeable among us.
Ongaku no chishiki ni kakete wa, kare wa watashitachi no naka de ichiban kuwashii desu.
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When it comes to sports, he excels in any competition.
Supootsu ni kakete wa, kare wa donna kyogi mo tokui desu.
Speaking Of (When It Comes To)
Corpus examples (17)
彼はフランス語を自由に使いこなすことにかけてはだれにも劣らない。
He is second to none in his command of French.
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No one can match her in speaking French.
愛することにかけては、女性こそ専門家で、男性は永遠に素人である。
When it comes to love, women are experts and men eternal novices.
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Yamada is second to none in English in his class.
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When it comes to learning English words by heart, nobody can beat him.
他人の過ちを指摘する事にかけては、彼の右に出るものはいない。
He is second to none when it comes to finding fault with others.
ごく最近まで、先進国の人々は環境にさほど気にかけてはいなかった。
Until quite recently, people in developed countries didn't care much about the environment.
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He flatters himself that he is second to none in finance.
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He is an old hand at that work.
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She is second to none when it comes to cooking Chinese food.
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The city has no rival for polluted air.
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She is a genius at mathematics.
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When it comes to mathematics, he is second to none in his class.
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We cannot keep up with him in mathematics.
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I'm no match for him when it comes to playing the piano.
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He is second to none when it comes to debating.
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She is an expert when it comes to cooking.