にかけて
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にかけて
ni kakete
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over (a period); concerning; regarding~
N3
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JLPT Level
N3
Intermediate · Expressing nuance & contrast
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ni kakete
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📝 Usage Notes
over (a period); concerning; regarding~
📖 How to use it
Indicates a span of time over which something happens, or a topic/field being discussed.
Attaches to
Attach to a noun (time period or topic). For time: [duration noun] + にかけて. For topic: [noun] + にかけて. No verb form needed.
This particle has two main uses. First, it marks a time span during which something occurs or develops, often implying a gradual change or process. For example, 春にかけて means 'over the spring' or 'throughout spring'. It can also be used with specific dates or periods. Second, it can mean 'regarding' or 'concerning' a particular topic, similar to について, but it is more formal and often used in written or academic contexts. In this usage, it typically appears as ～にかけての + noun.
冬から春にかけて、桜が咲き始めます。
Fuyu kara haru ni kakete, sakura ga saki-hajimemasu.
From winter through spring, cherry blossoms begin to bloom.
この地域は、台風の被害にかけては、何度も経験しています。
Kono chiiki wa, taifū no higai ni kakete wa, nando mo keiken shite imasu.
Regarding typhoon damage, this region has experienced it many times.
来月にかけて、新しいプロジェクトを進めていきます。
Raigetsu ni kakete, atarashii purojekuto o susumete ikimasu.
Over the next month, we will be advancing a new project.
Not にわたって
にわたって emphasizes the entire extent of the time or space, often with a total amount (e.g., 3時間にわたって). にかけて focuses on a span that may be partial or gradual, and is also used for topics (concerning).
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Neutral in time usage, but the topic usage (concerning) is more formal and common in written Japanese.
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にかけて
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the grammar pattern にかけて mean?
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Over (a period); concerning; regarding~
What JLPT level is にかけて?
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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 にかけて in a sentence?
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Attach にかけて (ni kakete) 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 にかけて formal or casual Japanese?
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にかけて is used in both casual and polite contexts. It appears frequently in everyday conversation, textbooks, and simple written materials.
How can I remember にかけて 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.