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〜をめぐって: over; concerning (dispute)

N2 · 11 Formal and written style

Says what a debate or conflict is centered on.

Noun + をめぐって (modifier: をめぐる). Used for discussions, conflicts or interest around a topic. The topic is usually something people disagree about. Compare 〜について (neutral).

Examples

新あたらしい法律ほうりつをめぐって、議論ぎろんが続つづいている。

Debate is continuing over the new law.

遺産いさんをめぐる家族かぞくの争あらそいが問題もんだいになった。

A family dispute over the inheritance became a problem.

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