Grammar Info
N2 Lesson 5: 10/18
にかけては
When it comes to, Regarding, Concerning
Don't confuse with AからBにかけては (over some period of time/area)
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Noun + にかけては
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About にかけては
When に is combined with the て-form of the る-Verb 掛ける 'to hang' or 'to suspend' and は, a common phrase meaning 'when it comes to (A), (B)', or 'regarding (A), (B)' is created. (A) にかけては (B) is used to express that within a certain field or domain, (B) is the best, or has a distinct advantage.
This expression will be seen following a noun expressing the 'field' that is being discussed.
This expression will be seen following a noun expressing the 'field' that is being discussed.
- 大工の技術にかけては彼が一番だ。When it comes to carpentry skills, he is the best.
- 私はゲームは下手だけど、スポーツにかけては誰にも負けない。I am bad at video games, but when it comes to sports, I won't lose to anyone.
- あのスマホは機能にかけては、他のスマホとは比べ物にはならないほどいい。There are no other smartphones that can compare to this one when it comes to features.
Caution - にかけては will always express a positive within (B). Due to this, it will be unnatural to use when highlighting a negative aspect or point.
- 先輩の歌唱力にかけては、社内で一番下手だ。My senpai is the worst in the company when it comes to singing. (Unnatural Japanese)
Caution - Be careful not to confuse this grammar point with the にかけて that will appear primarily after nouns that indicate some sort of time-frame within which something occurs.
- 朝から夕方にかけて肉をゆっくりと煮込んだ。I slow-cooked the meat from morning to night.
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RPGゲームをすることにかけては誰にも負けない。
When it comes to playing RPG games, I won't lose to anyone.
あのアイドルはダンスでは大したことはないけど、歌うことにかけては一流だ。
That idol's dancing skills are nothing special, but when it comes to singing — she is first class.
格闘にかけてはリュ◯の右に出る者はいない。
When it comes to hand to hand fighting, there is no one superior to Ry*.
春子は運転の腕前(スキル)にかけては僕よりずっと上手だ。
Regarding Haruko's driving skills, they are far superior to mine.
金魚にかけては僕の叔父さんより詳しい人に会ったことがない。
When it comes to goldfish, I have never met someone more well versed than my uncle.
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