にかかわる
Meanings
- to relate to
- to have to do with
- concerning
- depends on
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Explanation
にかかわる is used to indicate that something concerns, affects, or is connected to something else. It focuses on relevance or impact rather than mere appearance. It can be used for issues, responsibilities, or topics that matter to someone or to a situation. In everyday speech, you’ll often hear it with nouns like 問題, 事柄, 評判, or 安全性. Note that にかかわる is commonly paired with の or が in sentences to show what is involved. A related phrase, にかかわらず, means “regardless of” and is used to express that something does not depend on a particular condition.
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Example sentences
This issue concerns the company's reputation.
The handling of personal information is a safety-related issue.
That decision affects my career.
Environmental issues are deeply related to our daily lives.
His opinion affects the success of this plan.
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