Grammar
N2 particle

Over / concerning 〜をめぐって

Meaning

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

Formation

Notes

The noun is a contested issue, so the verb is usually 議論する, 争う or 対立する. For neutral discussion of a topic, について is the right choice.

Examples

Fierce debate continues over the new law.

Breakdown
law over / concerning fierce debate continues

The siblings are quarrelling over the inheritance.

Breakdown
inheritance over siblings are fighting

The controversy surrounding that remark has grown.

Breakdown
remark surrounding issue grew

Residents were divided over the construction plan.

Breakdown
construction plan over residents opinions were split

They are at odds over how the chair should be chosen.

Breakdown
chairperson way of choosing over are in conflict

⚠️ 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 ~".

In / at 〜において

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

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)".

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 ~".