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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