において
At / in / in the context of / in the field of
A formal expression used to indicate the place, time, situation, or field where something occurs.
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Meaning
At / in / in the context of / in the field of
A formal expression used to indicate the place, time, situation, or field where something occurs.
Formation
Noun + において
Noun + における + Noun
Explanation
「において」 is a formal equivalent of に or で, used mainly in written or official Japanese.
Key nuance:
Indicates the location, situation, or field where something happens
Often used in formal reports, academic writing, announcements, and speeches
Frequently appears in JLPT reading passages
Unlike simple に / で, 「において」 emphasizes that something occurs within a specific context or domain.
Typical contexts include:
place
time
social context
academic field
organizational setting