This means 'about' something. You use it to say what you are talking or thinking about.
Noun + についてPrimary
Clause + こと + について
This means 'about' something. You use it to say what you are talking or thinking about.
その件については、私は何も知りません。
Regarding that matter, I don't know anything.
ねえ、昨日のアニメについてどう思う？
Hey, what do you think about yesterday's anime?
日本の文化について勉強しています。
I am studying about Japanese culture.
会議では、新しいプロジェクトについて話し合いました。
In the meeting, we discussed the new project.
地球温暖化について、私たちはもっと真剣に考えるべきです。
Regarding global warming, we should think more seriously.
Using "wa" (〜については) makes that topic special. It is like saying "This one is important." Using "mo" (〜についても) adds that topic to others. It is like saying "This one too."
This is different from "ni kanshite" because "ni kanshite" is more formal. It is also different from "o megutte". "O megutte" is for topics people disagree about. This one is for any topic.
Use this when you want to start a new topic. It tells people, 'Now we will talk about this.' It helps everyone follow along.
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