Word details
関わる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 関わる.
Dictionary
Entry
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)
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
関
connection, barrier, gateway, involve, concerning
14 strokesFrequency 70JLPT N2Grade 4
On
カン
Kun
せき-ぜきかか.わるからくりかんぬき
係
person in charge, connection, duty, concern oneself
9 strokesFrequency 232JLPT N2Grade 3
On
ケイ
Kun
かか.るかかり-がかりかか.わる
拘
arrest, seize, concerned, adhere to, despite
8 strokesFrequency 1,336JLPT N1Grade 8
On
コウ
Kun
かか.わる
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