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就いては (ついては) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

ついては

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Meanings

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conjunction

therefore; consequently; so; in line with this

usually written using kana alone

Formal conjunction used to introduce a conclusion or action based on the preceding statement. Common in business or official contexts.

来らい月げつから新しん制せい度どが始はじまります。ついては、全ぜん社しゃ員いんに説せつ明めい会かいを行おこないます。
A new system will start next month. Therefore, we will hold an explanatory meeting for all employees.

Kanji

就concerning, settle, take position

Similar words

従したがって
従って is a more general and neutral 'therefore', while ついては is more formal and specifically links to the preceding context, often used in official announcements.
それ故ゆえ
それ故 is also formal but slightly more literary; ついては is more common in business correspondence and formal speech.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 就く (つく, 'to follow' or 'to be in line with') in the te-form combined with the topic particle は, literally meaning 'as for following this'. The exact historical development is uncertain, but it has become a fixed conjunction.

この度たび、弊へい社しゃは移い転てんすることになりました。ついては、住じゅう所しょ変へん更こうの手て続つづきをお願ねがいいたします。

Our company has decided to relocate. In line with this, we ask you to complete the address change procedures.