Translation guide
The English word 'regard' can be a noun or a verb with several meanings. This guide covers how to express these meanings naturally in Japanese, focusing on common uses like 'in regard to', 'with regard to', 'give my regards', and 'regard as'.
give my regards to
regard as
Expressing 'in regard to' or 'with regard to' when referring to a topic.
A formal pattern meaning 'concerning N' or 'regarding N'. Commonly used in written and spoken formal contexts.
Please let us know your opinion regarding this issue.
A versatile pattern meaning 'about N' or 'concerning N'. Slightly less formal than に関して and very common in everyday speech.
Let's talk about that matter later.
Attributive form of に関して, used to modify nouns. Means 'regarding N' or 'concerning N'.
I'm reading a book about the environment.
Expressing 'give my regards' or 'send my regards' to someone.
A polite phrase meaning 'Please give my regards to...'. Often used with the person's name and に.
Expressing 'regard A as B' meaning to consider or view something in a certain way.
Means 'to regard A as B' or 'to consider A as B'. Often used in formal or objective contexts.
Expressing 'hold in high regard' meaning to respect or esteem someone.
Means 'to highly evaluate' or 'to hold in high regard'. Commonly used for both people and things.
Expressing 'without regard to' or 'pay regard to' meaning attention or consideration.
Means 'without regard to N' or 'without considering N'. Formal.
Both mean 'regarding' or 'about', but に関して is more formal and often used in written language or official speech. について is more common in everyday conversation.
Let's discuss this issue.
With regard to your question, I will answer later.
Please give my regards to your family.
A slightly more casual version of よろしくお伝えください, meaning 'Please say hello to...'.
Please say hello to Mr. Tanaka.
His actions were regarded as a crime.
A common way to say 'to think of A as B'. More subjective than みなす.
I regard him as my best friend.
Literally 'to see A as B', used to express regarding something in a certain light.
That remark was regarded as a provocation.
His work is highly regarded.
Means 'to respect' or 'to admire'. Used specifically for people.
I hold him in high regard.
He acted without regard to safety.
A more casual way to say 'without regard to N' or 'without worrying about N'.
He danced without regard to what others thought.
この問題に関して報告書を作成しました。
I prepared a report regarding this issue.
The noun 'regard' (as in 'in this regard') does not have a direct single-word equivalent in Japanese. Use patterns like この点に関して or この点について instead of trying to translate 'regard' literally.
There is no problem in this regard.
ご両親によろしくお伝えください。
Please give my regards to your parents.
She is highly regarded in her field.