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Noun を めぐって

Express a topic that people argue, debate, or compete over; 'over', 'concerning', 'surrounding'.

At a glance

Noun をめぐって means "over" or "concerning" a topic. It is used when several people or groups argue, debate, or compete about that topic.

[Noun] をめぐって + [verb: 議論する, 争う, 対立する ...]
[Noun] をめぐる + [Noun]

新あたらしい空港くうこうの建設けんせつをめぐって、住民じゅうみんの意見いけんが分わかれている。 Residents are divided over the construction of the new airport.


How to form it

をめぐって attaches to a noun or noun phrase, not directly to a verb or adjective.

Form Comes before Example Register
Noun をめぐって A verb phrase 土地とちをめぐって争あらそう Neutral to formal
Noun をめぐり A verb phrase 予算よさんをめぐり議論ぎろんする Written, news
Noun をめぐる A noun お金かねをめぐる問題もんだい Neutral to formal

Examples

  • 環境問題かんきょうもんだいをめぐって、多おおくの議論ぎろんが行おこなわれています。

    Many discussions are held concerning environmental issues.

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