Grammar
N3 particle

In / at 〜において

Meaning

The formal written equivalent of で — "in ~", "at ~", "in the field of ~".

Formation

Notes

Written and formal: announcements, reports, academic prose. In speech で is what you say — 会議室で instead of 会議室において. Before a noun it becomes における: 日本における教育.

Examples

The conference will be held in Tokyo.

Breakdown
conference in Tokyo (formal) will be held

In modern society, information is extremely important.

Breakdown
modern society in information

I researched the education system in Japan. (における before a noun)

Breakdown
in Japan (modifying) education system

He is the leading figure in this field.

Breakdown
this field in leading authority

The ceremony will begin at two o'clock this afternoon.

Breakdown
ceremony today (formal) at

⚠️ Often confused with

Toward / in contrast to 〜に対して

Two jobs: the target an attitude is directed at — "toward ~" — and a contrast — "whereas ~...

About / concerning 〜について

Names the subject matter — "about ~", "concerning ~".

For / to 〜にとって

Gives the standpoint a judgement is made from — "for ~", "from ~'s point of view".

As / in the role of 〜として

Names a capacity or role — "as ~", "in the capacity of ~".

Suited for 〜向き / 〜向け

向き = "suited to ~ (by nature)". 向け = "made for ~ (on purpose)".

Over / concerning 〜をめぐって

"Over ~", "concerning ~" — the point people are arguing about.

When it comes to 〜にかけては

"When it comes to ~ (nobody beats them)".

Spanning 〜にわたって

"Over / across ~" — a stretch of time, space or number.

Through / throughout 〜を通じて / 〜を通して

"Through ~" (a medium); "throughout ~" (a whole span).

Centring on 〜を中心に(して)

"Centring on ~", "with ~ at the core".

From the standpoint of 〜から見ると / 〜からすると

"Seen from ~", "judging from ~".