How do you use ni tsuite?

[Ironiclogic]

Hi, I've been struggling to understand how to use について. I don't really get what it means or when to use it. It would be great to see some clear, simple sentences and get an explanation of what the particle is doing. I am beginner-level so please use really easy sentences! Thanks.

[j_bertoni2279]

How about

文法についての本

a book about grammar. So, it means something like "concerning", in this case.

[j_bertoni2279]

Or maybe

それについては漠然とした印象しかない.

I have only a vague impression of it (that).

[nihongojackie]

It means "about" "concerning"

I don't have access to a computer that can type in Japanese tonight so pardon the romaji.

ex:
1) ongaku ni tsuite hanashimashou!
Let's talk about music

2) computer ni tsuite no hon
A book about computers

I hope this helps. If you have more questions please ask!

[xmoonsirenx]

Some more examples to help you further grasp the meaning and usage of (ni tsuite) ;



nippon no keizai ni tsuite kenkyuu shiteimasu.
(I'm researching about Japanese economy.)
(I'm doing research on Japan's economy.)
[keizai=economy] [kenkyuu suru = to research ]

konpyuutaa no tsukai kata ni tsuite no hon ga hoshii.
(I want a book about how to use computers.)
(I want a book on how to use computers.)
[tsukai kata = way of using something]