Translation guide
This English phrase is used to express a connection, relevance, or involvement. Japanese has several ways to express this, depending on the type of relationship.
Expressing that something is related to or connected with something else.
A common pattern meaning 'is related to' or 'has to do with'. Used for both concrete and abstract relationships.
この問題は私の仕事に関係がある。
This problem has to do with my work.
彼の話は事件に関係があるかもしれない。
His story might have to do with the incident.
Similar to 〜に関係がある, but emphasizes ongoing involvement or connection.
彼はそのプロジェクトに関係している。
He has to do with that project.
Uses と instead of に, slightly more colloquial. Often used in spoken Japanese.
それは私とは関係がない。
That has nothing to do with me.
Means 'to be involved in' or 'to concern'. Often used for serious matters or when someone is deeply involved.
これは命に関わる問題だ。
This is a matter that has to do with life and death.
Indicating the topic or subject matter.
Used to modify a noun, meaning 'about' or 'concerning'. Often translates to 'having to do with'.
これは環境についての本です。
This is a book that has to do with the environment.
Formal pattern meaning 'concerning' or 'regarding'. Often used in official contexts.
その問題に関する報告書を読んだ。
I read a report that has to do with that issue.
Expressing personal involvement or association with a person, group, or activity.
Implies a personal connection or involvement, often with people or organizations.
彼はあの事件と関わりがあるらしい。
He seems to have something to do with that incident.
私はその会社とは一切関わりがありません。
I have nothing to do with that company.
Similar to 関わりがある, but can be used for both personal and impersonal connections.
彼女はそのグループと関係している。
She has to do with that group.
Denying any connection or relevance. Often used in negative sentences.
Standard way to say 'has nothing to do with'. The は adds contrast.
それは私とは関係がない。
That has nothing to do with me.
Stronger and more emphatic than 関係がない. Often used in formal or written contexts.
彼はその犯罪とは無関係だと主張した。
He insisted that he had nothing to do with the crime.
The English phrase 'have to do with' cannot be directly translated word-for-word into Japanese. Use the patterns above depending on the context.
それは私とは関係がない。
That has nothing to do with me.