〜に関して

〜に関して is a particle that functions as a regarding / concerning in Japanese sentences. Particles are the building blocks of Japanese grammar — small words that define the grammatical relationship between other words. Mastering 〜に関して is essential for constructing correct and natural-sounding sentences.

This is an upper-intermediate pattern common in natural conversation and media like news, novels, and dramas.

When to Use#

• When introducing or specifying the topic under discussion
• When marking what something is about or related to

When NOT to Use#

• When a different nuance than "regarding / concerning" is intended — check the related patterns below

Example Sentences#

• 予算配分に関して話し合いました。 — We discussed matters regarding budget allocation.
• ビザの更新に関して、期限は来月です。 — Regarding visa renewal, the deadline is next month.
• 選挙に関して、今夜結果が発表されます。 — Regarding the election, the results will be announced tonight.

Practice#

Try reading these sentences aloud, then check the translation and vocabulary:

Common Mistakes#

1. Using 〜に関して interchangeably with 〜に基づいて — These patterns are similar but not identical. 〜に基づいて (based on ~) may be preferred in different contexts or registers.
2. Omitting 〜に関して in contexts where it's required — While particles can sometimes be dropped in very casual speech, omitting 〜に関して in the wrong context changes the meaning or sounds ungrammatical.

Related Patterns#

• 〜に基づいて (based on ~) — Similar
• 〜に対して (toward / regarding) — Similar