について - Japanese Dictionary

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I am researching about Japanese history.

その問題についてクラス全員で話し合った。

The whole class discussed that problem.

この問題については、まったく同感です。

I completely agree with you on this matter.

その問題にについては、後の章で詳しく触れることにします。

I will touch upon that issue in more detail in a later chapter.

自分自身の将来について考えたい。

I want to think about my own future.

将来の進路について、先生に相談した。

I consulted my teacher about my future career path.

今後の計画については、改めてご連絡いたします。

Regarding future plans, I will contact you again.

私はその件について全責任を負う。

I take full responsibility for that matter.

その件については承知いたしました。

I have understood that matter.

山田氏は、この町の歴史について非常に詳しい。

Mr. Yamada is extremely knowledgeable about the history of this town.

Usage Notes

について follows a noun to mark the topic being discussed or studied. Similar to 'about' or 'regarding' in English. Can be replaced with に関して in more formal contexts. The particle に comes from the location marker, and つく means 'to be attached to', creating the meaning of 'attached to (a topic)'.

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