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Decoded Slug: Noun を めぐる Noun (Noun wo meguru Noun)
Japanese JLPT Grammar Point
Noun を めぐる Noun (Noun wo meguru Noun)
Noun を めぐる Noun (Noun wo meguru Noun)
Short explanation:
Indicate a situation or event revolving around a particular noun; 'concerning', 'regarding', 'pertaining to'.
Formation:
Noun1 + を + めぐる + Noun2
Examples:
この事件をめぐる議論が続いています。
Kono jiken wo meguru giron ga tsuduiteimasu.
The debate concerning this incident continues.
環境問題をめぐる国際会議が開かれます。
Kankyou mondai wo meguru kokusai kaigi ga hirakaremasu.
An international conference regarding environmental issues will be held.
彼の突然の辞任をめぐるうわさが広がっている。
Kare no totsuzen no jinin wo meguru uwasa ga hirogatte iru.
Rumors are spreading concerning his sudden resignation.
映画祭をめぐる活動が多くなっています。
Eiga sai wo meguru katsudou ga ooku natteimasu.
There are increasing activities surrounding the film festival.
Long explanation:
The NounをめぐるNoun grammar point is used to express that a situation or event is centered around a particular noun. It can be translated as 'concerning', 'regarding', or 'pertaining to' in English. The formation consists of the particle 'を' placed between two nouns, and the verb 'めぐる' (to revolve around) following the first noun.