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)

Structure

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(か)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.

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(せんぱい)の歌唱力(かしょうりょく)にかけては、社内(しゃない)で一番(いちばん)下手(へた)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(あさ)から夕方(ゆうがた)にかけて肉(にく)をゆっくりと煮込(にこ)んだ。
    I slow-cooked the meat from morning to night.

Examples

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    RPGゲームをすることにかけては誰(だれ)にも負(ま)けない。

    When it comes to playing RPG games, I won't lose to anyone.

    格闘(かくとう)にかけてはリュ◯の右(みぎ)に出(で)る者(もの)はいない。

    When it comes to hand to hand fighting, there is no one superior to Ry*.

    算数(さんすう)にかけてはあの子(こ)がうちのクラスでトップだと思(おも)う。

    When it comes to math, I think that child is the top in my class.

    香水(こうすい)にかけては彼女(かのじょ)が一番(いちばん)詳(くわ)しいと思(おも)う。

    When it comes to perfume, I think she is the most well versed.

    クーラーの掃除(そうじ)にかけてはあの会社(かいしゃ)が一番(いちばん)だと思(おも)います。

    When it comes to cleaning air conditioners, that company is number one, I think.

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