How to say "concerning" in Japanese

• ついてCommon
  expressionThe same expression as について — 'about; as to; regarding; concerning.' The に is part of the phrase, so について is the form you say or write; this word has no separate meaning.
  そのことについては私に責任せきにんがあります。↗

  I'm to be blamed for that matter.
• にあたってはCommon
  expressionA set phrase meaning 'when it comes to; on the occasion of': it introduces an undertaking, event, or decision, typical of speeches and official statements — not a general 'about.'
  友人ゆうじんを選えらぶにあたってはいくら注意ちゅういしてもしすぎることはない。↗

  You cannot be too careful in choosing your friends.
• についてCommon
  expressionThe core choice for 'concerning' meaning 'about; on; regarding': it follows a noun and marks the topic of a question, report, or discussion. For plain 'about X,' this is the word you want.
  これは、ある猫ねこについての物語ものがたりです。↗

  This is a story about a cat.
• にかけてCommon
  expressionConcerning an area of expertise — 'when it comes to X.' It frames a field or skill, typically someone's strong suit, and is not a neutral 'about' for topics in general.
• 危ういあやういJLPT N2approx.Common
  i-adjectiveHere 'concerning' means 'worrying, alarming': it describes a situation, state, or balance that is precarious, in doubt, or in jeopardy. It is never the 'about; regarding' sense of the word.
  彼かれは今いま入院中にゅういんちゅうで、生いきられるかどうかは危あやうい状態じょうたいだ。↗

  He is now in the hospital and his life is in the balance.

For 'concerning' meaning 'about; regarding,' use 「について」 (「ついて」 is the same expression without the に); 「にあたっては」 introduces an occasion or undertaking, 「にかけて」 frames a field of expertise, and 「危うい」 covers only the 'worrying' adjective sense.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

• ついてabout
• にあたってはwhen it comes to
• についてabout
• がらみabout
• 就きつきconcerning
• にかけてはwhen it comes to
• にかけてconcerning (an area of expertise)
• 危ういあやういprecarious (situation)
• につきabout
• ためaffecting