〜に関して
concerning ~ (formal)
Use this pattern to shape a complete, natural Japanese thought.
Remember it
Connect the meaning to its sound: say “〜に関して” aloud once.
Understand
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Sentence formula
How it works
「〜に関して」 means "concerning ~ (formal)". Structure: Noun + に関して. This is a JLPT N3 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.
When to use it
Read the example aloud, then replace one detail with something from your own life.
Tone: Neutral
A general pattern; let the sentence ending and situation set the politeness level.
Use
Hear it in real life
Everyday life
Example 1利用に関して質問があります。
りよう に かんして しつもん が あります。
riyou ni kanshite shitsumon ga arimasu.
I have a question concerning the use.
Everyday life
Example 2指導に関して質問があります。
しどう に かんして しつもん が あります。
shidou ni kanshite shitsumon ga arimasu.
I have a question concerning the guidance.
Everyday life
Example 3記録に関して質問があります。
きろく に かんして しつもん が あります。
kiroku ni kanshite shitsumon ga arimasu.
I have a question concerning the record.
Everyday life
Example 4配送に関して質問があります。
はいそう に かんして しつもん が あります。
haisou ni kanshite shitsumon ga arimasu.
I have a question concerning the shipping.
Everyday life
Example 5通訳に関して質問があります。
つうやく に かんして しつもん が あります。
tsuuyaku ni kanshite shitsumon ga arimasu.
I have a question concerning the interpretation.
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