において
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word において
1
at (a time or place); in; on
Examples
古代において塩は希少で貴重な商品であった。
Salt was a rare and costly commodity in ancient times.
2
in (a situation, matter, etc.); on (a point); when it comes to; regarding; with respect to; in (terms of); as to; as for
Examples
英語は商業において役に立つ。
English is useful in commerce.
この服は品質においてあの服よりもずっと優れていると思う。
I think this suit is much superior to that one in quality.
3
on the part of; under the authority of; in the name of
Kanji in this Word
於
8 strokes
Frequency: 2113
JLPT N1
Grade 9
Meanings
at
in
on
as for
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
オ
ヨ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おい.て
お.ける
ああ
より
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