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関わる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 関わる

係わる
拘る
かわ
Godan verb
Intransitive
Freq #1153
1

to be involved (in); to get involved (in); to concern oneself (with); to take part (in); to interfere (in)

Examples
新聞によれば、彼はその陰謀に関わっていた
According to the newspaper, he participated in the plot.
2

to relate to (a matter); to pertain to; to concern; to have to do with

Examples
その顧客の苦情は微妙な問題に関わるものだった。
The customer's complaint was about a sensitive issue.
3

to (seriously) affect; to concern; to have a serious bearing (on)

Examples
これは我が校の名誉にかかわる問題だ。
The problem affects the prestige of our school.
4

拘る only

to stick (to); to adhere (to); to be particular (about)

Kanji in this Word

14 strokes
Frequency: 70
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

connection
barrier
gateway
involve
concerning

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
せき
-ぜき
かか.わる
からくり
かんぬき
9 strokes
Frequency: 232
JLPT N2
Grade 3

Meanings

person in charge
connection
duty
concern oneself

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かか.る
かかり
-がかり
かか.わる
8 strokes
Frequency: 1336
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

arrest
seize
concerned
adhere to
despite

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かか.わる
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