At a glance
～に関わって means "being involved in" or "in connection with" something. It is used for taking part in a field, project or matter, or for something that affects an important matter.
Noun + に関わって
彼は長年、この研究に関わってきました。 He has been involved in this research for many years.
How to form it
関わる attaches to a noun with に. Its common forms are:
| Form | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| て-form (links two clauses) | Noun に関わって、～ | このプロジェクトに関わって、～ |
| Ongoing involvement | Noun に関わっている | 政治に関わっている |
| Involvement up to now | Noun に関わってきた | 教育に関わってきた |
| Before a noun | Noun に関わる + Noun | 教育に関わる仕事 |
| Polite | Noun に関わっています | 政治に関わっています |
The register is neutral to formal. It is common in writing and news, and also in everyday talk about work.