When it comes to computer knowledge, there is no one in this company who can beat Yamada.
📖 Explanation & Nuance
The phrase 「～に関しては」(にかんしては) means "regarding," "concerning," or "when it comes to." It introduces the specific topic or area that the following statement pertains to. You attach it directly to a noun. Attaching 「は」 emphasizes this particular topic. It's more formal than 「～について」, often used for detailed discussions or highlighting an exceptional case. Example: パソコンの知識**に関して**は、山田さんに勝てる人はこの会社にいない。
特定の事柄について述べる際に使います。名詞に接続し、その話題を強調します。丁寧な言い方です。
📝 Example Sentence
パソコンの知識「にかけては」、山田さんに勝てる人はこの会社にいない。
When it comes to computer knowledge, there is no one in this company who can beat Yamada.
Practice Quiz
Verify your grammar strength for "〜にかけては"
Explanation (EN): The phrase 「～に関しては」(にかんしては) means \"regarding,\" \"concerning,\" or \"when it comes to.\" It introduces the specific topic or area that the following statement pertains to. You attach it directly to a noun. Attaching 「は」 emphasizes this particular topic. It's more formal than 「～について」, often used for detailed discussions or highlighting an exceptional case. Example: パソコンの知識**に関して**は、山田さんに勝てる人はこの会社にいない。\n\nCommon Mistakes:\n❌ からいうと: 'からいうと' means 'Judging from the perspective of X'. But 'にかけては' specifically means 'When it comes to this specific skill/field' and is ALWAYS followed by a positive evaluation or boast!\n❌ をもとにして: We don't base 'beating someone' on computer knowledge. We are declaring Yamada the champion OF that specific category.\n❌ に沿って: 'に沿って' means 'acting in accordance with (rules)'. You can't say 'Acting in accordance with computer knowledge, Yamada is unbeatable'.
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