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N2

〜をめぐって／〜をめぐる

Meaning

Expresses that discussion or conflict arises around a matter taken as the central topic or point of dispute. The form 「〜をめぐる」 modifies a noun. It mostly indicates a subject over which opinions divide and disputes occur.

Examples

遺産の相続をめぐって、兄弟が争っている The brothers are fighting over the inheritance.
新法案をめぐり、国会で激しい議論が交わされた Over the new bill, heated debates were exchanged in the Diet.

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