〜について
about ~
Use this pattern to shape a complete, natural Japanese thought.
Remember it
Connect the meaning to its sound: say “〜について” aloud once.
Understand
Build the pattern
Sentence formula
How it works
「〜について」 means "about ~". Structure: Noun + について. 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成功について調べています。
せいこう について しらべて います。
seikou nitsuite shirabete imasu.
I am researching about the success.
Everyday life
Example 2安心について調べています。
あんしん について しらべて います。
anshin nitsuite shirabete imasu.
I am researching about the relief.
Everyday life
Example 3原因について調べています。
げんいん について しらべて います。
gen'in nitsuite shirabete imasu.
I am researching about the cause.
Everyday life
Example 4能力について調べています。
のうりょく について しらべて います。
nouryoku nitsuite shirabete imasu.
I am researching about the ability.
Everyday life
Example 5態度について調べています。
たいど について しらべて います。
taido nitsuite shirabete imasu.
I am researching about the attitude.
Make it yours
Choose one example. Replace one person, place, object, or time with a detail from your life, then say the new sentence aloud.
Recall
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Recall practice
Can you say it?
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Read the situation, look away from the answer, and say the Japanese aloud.
Your situation
I am researching about the success.
The answer is hidden. Try to use 〜について.
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