関係がある

JLPT Level: N3
Meanings

(Not) involved with

(Not) concerned with

(No) connection with

(No) relationship with

(Not) related to

Usage

Nounと関係がある

Nounとの関係がある

Nounとは関係がある/ない

Explanation
関係がある is used to express that there is some connection, involvement, or relevance between two things. It does not specify the strength of the link; it can be formal, practical, or casual. Use は/とは to indicate the topic or contrast when needed. Typical contexts include discussing professional or personal ties, indirect influence, or relevance to a matter. For example, you can say that you have a relationship with a company (会社とは関係がある), or that a certain issue has nothing to do with you (その件とは関係がない). When the two entities are clearly distinct or you want to deny involvement, use ない form. Remember that 関係がある focuses on existence of a link, not on emotional closeness.
彼とは長い付き合いで、ビジネス関係がある。
かれとはながいつきあいで、ビジネスかんけいがある。

I have a long-standing relationship with him in business.

この件には私たちは関係がある。
このけんにはわたしたちはかんけいがある。

We have a connection to this matter.