～について

When to use

The everyday, standard "about/regarding".

Explanation

The ～について grammar point is used to express 'about', 'concerning', or 'regarding' a certain topic or subject. It is often used in both casual and formal contexts. The formation is simple – just add について after the noun that represents the topic you are discussing.

• 日本にほんの文化ぶんかについて学まなびたいです。

  I want to learn about Japanese culture.

  Nihon no bunka ni tsuite manabitai desu.

• 彼かの意見いけんについて話はなし合あいましょう。

  Let's discuss his opinion.

  Kare no iken ni tsuite hanashiaimashou.

• この問題もんだいについて詳くわしく教おしえてください。

  Please explain this issue in detail.

  Kono mondai ni tsuite kuwashiku oshiete kudasai.

• 子供こどもたちの教育きょういくについて考かんがえなければなりません。

  We have to think about the children's education.

  Kodomo-tachi no kyouiku ni tsuite kangaenakereba narimasen.

Regarding (Concerning)

• 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.
• Noun を めぐってNoun wo megutteN2Concerning; with regard to; about

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