about
I want to learn more about Japanese culture.
日本文化についてもっと知りたい。
～について（の）
She wrote a book about climate change.
彼女は気候変動についての本を書いた。
What are you talking about?
何について話しているの？
Used to indicate the subject or topic of something.
およそ、約
The meeting will start at about 3 PM.
会議は3時頃に始まる予定だ。
It costs about 1000 yen.
それはおよそ1000円かかる。
Used to indicate approximation in quantity or time.
あちこち、周囲に
She walked about the park.
彼女は公園をあちこち歩いた。
He looked about the room.
彼は部屋の中を見回した。
Used to indicate movement in various directions or locations.
取り組んでいる、心配して
She is about her work.
彼女は仕事に取り組んでいる。
He is about his business.
彼は自分の仕事に心配している。
Used to indicate being occupied with or concerned about something.
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Preposition vs. Adverb
As a preposition, 'about' is followed by a noun or noun phrase (e.g., 'about the meeting'). As an adverb, it often stands alone or modifies a verb (e.g., 'He walked about').
ゴールデンルール
Topic Indication
Use 'about' to introduce the topic or subject of discussion. It is not used to introduce the main verb or action.
語源
Old English 'on būtan' (on the outside of), from 'on' (on) + ' būtan' (outside). Evolved to mean 'in the vicinity of' and later 'concerning' in Middle English.
使用上の注意
The word 'about' can function as a preposition, adverb, or adjective. As a preposition, it often indicates the subject or topic of discussion. As an adverb, it can mean 'approximately' or 'in various directions.'