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JLPT N2 · Unit 1: Advanced grammar

〜にわたって・〜をめぐって

Formal grammar for scope and dispute. · 30 min

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What you'll learn

Two formal grammar patterns common in news and reports: 〜にわたって (over a span) and 〜をめぐって (concerning / over a dispute).

〜にわたって

Used with time or space to show the whole extent.

3日間にわたって会議が行われた。 — The meeting was held over three days.

〜をめぐって

Used when there is debate or conflict about something.

新しい法律をめぐって、議論が続いている。 — Debate continues over the new law.

Common mistakes

Don't use をめぐって for simple "about" — use について there.

Practice

Complete: 全国___、雨が降った。 / 予算___、意見が分かれた。

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