Learning objectives
- Lesson goals: Learn wo megutte for "surrounding an issue" — almost always used for controversy, debate, or conflict.
- Form and connection: [Noun] をめぐって
- Nuance in real use: をめぐって almost always appears in the context of controversy and conflict — when news says "めぐって..." you know a debate or conflict follows. This is core Japanese news vocabulary.
Form and connection
Core Explanation
Learn wo megutte for "surrounding an issue" — almost always used for controversy, debate, or conflict.
Cultural Note
Practical examples
Common pitfalls
Build the base form before adding the pattern
Complete the required conjugation first. Do not keep polite and plain endings at the same time.
Match politeness to the situation
The examples are reliable starting points; relationships and context can still change the most natural wording.
Practice and answers
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[Noun] をめぐってShow answer
Fierce debate took place over education reform.Show answer
新あたらしい法律ほうりつをめぐってさまざまな意見いけんが出でされた。 ([Noun] をめぐって)Continue learning
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