〜について
about / concerning ~
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
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Sentence formula
How it works
「〜について」 means "about / concerning ~". Structure: Noun + について. This is a JLPT N4 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
At work
Example 1会議について説明します。
かいぎ について せつめい します。
kaigi nitsuite setsumei shimasu.
I will explain about the meeting.
Everyday life
Example 2紹介について説明します。
しょうかい について せつめい します。
shoukai nitsuite setsumei shimasu.
I will explain about the introduction.
Everyday life
Example 3経験について説明します。
けいけん について せつめい します。
keiken nitsuite setsumei shimasu.
I will explain about the experience.
Everyday life
Example 4翻訳について説明します。
ほんやく について せつめい します。
hon'yaku nitsuite setsumei shimasu.
I will explain about the translation.
Everyday life
Example 5給料について説明します。
きゅうりょう について せつめい します。
kyuuryou nitsuite setsumei shimasu.
I will explain about the salary.
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.
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Your situation
I will explain about the meeting.
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