GRAMMAR DETAIL
をめぐって
Indicates that discussion or conflict among multiple parties centers on the stated subject.
Examples
新駅の位置をめぐって住民が意見を交わした。
Residents exchanged views over the location of the new station.
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その方針をめぐって長い話し合いが続いた。
A lengthy discussion over that policy continued.
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土地の利用方法をめぐって議論が続いている。
Discussion over how to use the land is continuing.
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Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
をめぐってfollows a noun to show that an exchange of views, discussion, or conflict centers on that subject. - Basic usage:
新駅の位置をめぐって住民が意見を交わした。presents the new station's location as the central issue in residents' exchange of views.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- A general topic versus a central issue
旅行について話すgives travel as a general topic.開催地をめぐって意見が分かれるhighlights the venue as the central issue around which opinions differ.