At a glance
～にかけては means "when it comes to ~" or "in ~, (someone) is second to none". It is used to praise someone's outstanding skill in one specific area.
[Noun] にかけては、[positive statement about ability]
[Verb dictionary form] ことにかけては、[positive statement about ability]
歌にかけては、彼女は誰にも負けません。 When it comes to singing, she is second to none.
How to form it
| Attaches to | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Noun | Noun + にかけては | 料理にかけては |
| Verb | Dictionary form + こと + にかけては | 走ることにかけては |
| Register | Neutral. Politeness comes from the end of the sentence. | 一番です / 一番だ |