Grammar Info

N2 Lesson 2: 21/24

に関(かか)わる

To relate to, To have to do with, Concerning, Depends on

Structure

Noun + にかかわる
Noun + にかかわる + Noun

Details

  • Register

    Standard

About にかかわる

When grouped with に, the う-Verb 関(かか)わる 'to be concerned with' is frequently used to show a relation between (A) and (B). This grammar pattern may be translated as 'relating to (A), (B)', 'concerning (A), (B)', or '(B) that has to do with (A)'.

This structure appears after nouns, and is occasionally followed directly to a second noun in order to modify its meaning. Also, it is most common to see this pattern in its non-kanji form.

This grammar pattern may also highlight that (A) is something that the speaker should be cautious about, due to a potential negative outcome.

Caution

Despite being similar to に関(かん)する, にかかわる implies a deeper, more important relationship between (A) and (B), so they are not completely interchangeable.

  • このツールの使(つか)い方(かた)にかかわる質問(しつもん)はありますか？
    Do you have any questions that have to do with how to use this tool? (Unnatural Japanese)
  • このツールの使(つか)い方(かた)に関(かん)する質問(しつもん)はありますか？
    Do you have any questions concerning how to use this tool? (Natural Japanese)

Examples

--:--

    医師(いし)は命(いのち)に関(かか)わる仕事(しごと)です。

    A doctor's job has to do with life.

    この商品(しょうひん)の成功(せいこう)はわが社(しゃ)の将来(しょうらい)に関(かか)わることだ。

    The future of our company depends on this product's success.

    規制(きせい)を実施(じっし)するのはビットコインの市場(しじょう)の浮沈(ふちん)に関(かか)わる問題(もんだい)だ。

    The rise and fall of the Bitcoin market depends on the enforcement of its regulation.

    判事(はんじ)の行動(こうどう)は司法(しほう)の信用(しんよう)に関(かか)わる。

    Trust in the justice administration depends on the judge's behavior.

    私(わたし)の約束(やくそく)を守(まも)らないと私(わたし)の沽券(こけん)に関(かか)わるよ。

    My reputation depends on keeping my promise. (If I do not keep my promise, my reputation will be affected)

  • Get more example sentences!

    Premium users get access to 12 example sentences on all Grammar Points.

Self-Study Sentences

Study your own way!

Add sentences and study them alongside Bunpro sentences.

にかかわる – Grammar Discussion

    There's currently no discussion for にかかわる
    Ask questions and learn together with other Bunpro users!

Join the Discussion