にかけて
Common wordFreq.FrequencyTop 5,000
Meanings
1
from ... to ...; through; over (a period); about (time/place)
Used with a starting point (often から) to indicate a range of time or space, or an approximate point. Common in phrases like ~から~にかけて.
It will rain from tomorrow morning through the afternoon.
There was a major earthquake from the Kanto region up to the Tohoku region.
2
concerning (an area of expertise); when it comes to
Used to indicate a field or domain in which someone excels or has deep knowledge. Often follows a noun like 知識, 技術, or a person's name.
When it comes to history, he is second to none.
3
swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
Used in solemn oaths or vows, often with 誓う or 約束する. Appears in set phrases like 神にかけて誓う.
I swear by God to tell the truth.