Japanese grammar

What does ～かけては mean? Japanese grammar N2

～かけては means when it comes to that particular field, especially.

Quick facts
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)	N2
Structure	N + にかけては
Romaji	kaketeha
Meaning	when it comes to that particular field, especially

Forming it

Connection	N + にかけては

How to use it

States a field in which the subject EXCELS. Always carries a high evaluation.

「～にかけては」 = when it comes to field A (no one compares). Always carries a PRAISING meaning.
The second clause is usually 「誰にも負けない／一番だ／かなわない」 — asserting superiority.
Not used for a weak point; to mention a weakness, use the neutral 「～に関しては」.

Examples

料理(りょうり)の速(はや)さにかけては、彼(かれ)に勝(か)てる人(ひと)はいない。
When it comes to cooking speed, nobody can beat him.
記憶(きおく)力(りょく)にかけては、妹(いもうと)のほうが上(うえ)だ。
When it comes to memory, my younger sister is better.

Keep in mind

Always carries a HIGH evaluation.
For a weakness, use 「に関しては」.

Common mistakes

Wrong記憶(きおく)力(りょく)をかけては妹(いもうと)が上(うえ)だ。

Correct記憶(きおく)力(りょく)にかけては妹(いもうと)が上(うえ)だ。

The field being evaluated uses にかけては.

Exam tips

「にかけては」 = when it comes to A, excels (PRAISE); use 「に関しては」 for a weakness.

Related patterns

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