において
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において
ni oite
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in; at (place); regarding~; as for~
N3
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📊 Pattern Stats
JLPT Level
N3
Intermediate · Expressing nuance & contrast
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ni oite
Post ID
50892
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📝 Usage Notes
in; at (place); regarding~; as for~
📖 How to use it
Indicates the location, time, or context in which something takes place, often in formal or written Japanese.
Attaches to
Attach to a noun: [noun] + において. No particles like で or に are used before it.
において is a formal equivalent of で for place, or に for time, but it also extends to abstract contexts like 'in the field of' or 'regarding'. You'll hear it in speeches, news, and academic writing, less so in everyday chat. When used for place, it often sounds more official than で, like 'at the ceremony' or 'in the conference'.
会議は東京において開催された。
Kaigi wa Toukyou ni oite kaisai sareta.
The meeting was held in Tokyo.
この問題において、意見が分かれた。
Kono mondai ni oite, iken ga wakareta.
Opinions were divided on this issue.
現代社会において、インターネットは欠かせない。
Gendai shakai ni oite, intaanetto wa kakasenai.
In modern society, the internet is indispensable.
Not で (place) or に (time)
で and に are neutral and used in all registers; において is formal and emphasizes the context, often in writing or official statements.
Register
Formal and written; common in news reports, essays, and speeches, but unnatural in casual conversation.
🎯 Quick Quiz
What does this grammar pattern mean or do?
において
📚 How to Master This Pattern
Say It Aloud
Press Hear it and repeat において three times. Feel the rhythm — grammar patterns have a natural flow.
Flip Before Reading
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Write Two Sentences
Compose two original sentences using において. One about yourself, one about something you see right now.
Spaced Review
Save this pattern and revisit at 10 min, 1 day, 3 days. Production (writing) beats recognition for grammar.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the grammar pattern において mean?
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In; at (place); regarding~; as for~
What JLPT level is において?
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Nihoner currently groups this pattern under JLPT N3 — Intermediate · Expressing nuance & contrast. Use the level label as study guidance rather than a prediction of what will appear on an exam.
How do you use において in a sentence?
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Attach において (ni oite) to the appropriate verb or noun form as described in the usage notes. Then try writing two original sentences — one about yourself and one about something around you.
Is において formal or casual Japanese?
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において is used in both casual and polite contexts. It appears frequently in everyday conversation, textbooks, and simple written materials.
How can I remember において long-term?
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Use the flashcard on this page for active recall — see the pattern, reconstruct the usage from memory, then flip. Follow with the 4-choice quiz to distinguish it from similar patterns. Review later the same day and again over the following days. Writing original sentences can help you practise using the pattern in context.