N244/217

にかかわる

Noun + にかかわること/事柄 + にかかわる(more natural with nouns)

Meanings

  • to relate to
  • to have to do with
  • concerning
  • depends on

About this pattern

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

この問題は企業の評判に関わる。

This issue concerns the company's reputation.

個人情報の取り扱いは安全性に関わる問題だ。

The handling of personal information is a safety-related issue.

その決定は私のキャリアに関わる。

That decision affects my career.

環境問題は私たちの生活に深く関わる。

Environmental issues are deeply related to our daily lives.

彼の意見はこの計画の成功に関わる。

His opinion affects the success of this plan.