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~にかけては: meaning, usage and examples

~にかけては means: when it comes to... / in terms of...

Updated 9 November 2026 · By the My Senpai team · Spotted a mistake? Tell us

Examples

1. 料理りょうりにかけては、彼女かのじょに敵かなう者ものはいない。

   When it comes to cooking, no one can match her.

2. スピードにかけては、誰だれにも負まけない。

   In terms of speed, I won't lose to anyone.

3. 山田やまださんは、記憶きおく力りょくにかけては社内しゃないで一番いちばんだ。

   When it comes to memory, Ms. Yamada is the best in the office.

4. この店みせは、品しなぞろえにかけては町まちで一番いちばんだ。

   When it comes to selection, this store is the best in town.

When to use it

Use this to praise a person or thing for one particular skill or field in which they are outstanding. The noun is the field, and the second clause says they are the best or cannot be beaten: 記憶きおく力りょくにかけては誰だれにも負まけない (when it comes to memory, no one can beat them). It highlights a strength, often in contrast to other areas.

Nuance

Neutral, used in speech and writing. The second clause is almost always strong praise: 誰だれにも負まけない, 一番いちばんだ, 右みぎに出でる者ものはいない. It is not used for weaknesses or neutral facts. Using it about yourself sounds confident or boastful, so it is more often said about others.

Compare

The confusable patterns all mark a topic. については just names a topic with no evaluation at all: 料理りょうりについては後あとで話はなす. にかけては selects a field to praise: 料理りょうりにかけては彼女かのじょが一番いちばんだ. に関かんしては is a formal "regarding" and can be followed by anything, including problems.

Tip: Expect a high rating after にかけては. If the second clause is a complaint or a plain fact, choose については instead.