- 1. [v5r, vi] to be involved (in); to get involved (in); to concern oneself (with); to take part (in); to interfere (in)
- 2. [v5r, vi] to relate to (a matter); to pertain to; to concern; to have to do with
- 3. [v5r, vi] to (seriously) affect; to concern; to have a serious bearing (on)
- 4. [v5r, vi] to stick (to); to adhere (to); to be particular (about)
Kanji in this word
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関
connection, barrier, gateway, involve, concerningOn: カン (kan)Kun: せき (seki)、 -ぜき (-zeki)、 かか.わる (kaka.waru)、 からくり (karakuri)、 かんぬき (kannuki)
Example Sentences
新聞によれば、彼はその陰謀に関わっていた。
shinbun niyoreba , kareha sono inbou ni kakawa tteita .
According to the newspaper, he participated in the plot.
その顧客の苦情は微妙な問題に関わるものだった。
sono kokyaku no kujou ha bimyouna mondai ni kakawa rumonodatta .
The customer's complaint was about a sensitive issue.
これは我が校の名誉にかかわる問題だ。
koreha waga kou no meiyo nikakawaru mondai da .
The problem affects the prestige of our school.