英会話 feel English 24/11/21(木) What is this regarding?
Phrase: What is this regarding?
Meaning
The phrase “What is this regarding?” is a polite way to ask what the subject or purpose of a conversation, inquiry, or communication is. It is often used in professional or formal settings to understand the context of the interaction.
これは何に関することですか」というフレーズは、会話や問い合わせ、コミュニケーションの主題や目的を尋ねる丁寧な言い方である。職業上またはフォーマルな場面で、やりとりの背景を理解するためによく使われます。
Context of Use
Professional Settings: Used when answering a call, email, or meeting request to clarify the topic or agenda.
Customer Service or Support: To understand the reason for a customer’s inquiry or issue.
General Conversations: When someone approaches with an unclear purpose.
Examples in Sentences
Answering a Phone Call:
“Hello, this is Sarah. What is this regarding?”
(もしもし、こちらはサラです。どのようなご用件でしょうか？)
Customer Service Context:
“Thank you for contacting support. What is this regarding?”
(サポートにお問い合わせいただきありがとうございます。どのような件でしょうか？)
Office Conversation:
“Can I speak with the manager?”
“Certainly. What is this regarding?”
(マネージャーとお話しできますか？
もちろんです。どのような件でしょうか？)
Related Expressions
What can I help you with?
Slightly more casual and customer-service-oriented.
“Good afternoon! What can I help you with?”
May I ask what this is about?
A more formal alternative.
“I’d be happy to assist. May I ask what this is about?”
What’s the purpose of your call/visit?
More direct and formal, often used in strict or security-related settings.
“What’s the purpose of your visit today?”
What’s on your mind?
Casual and friendly for personal conversations.
“You look thoughtful—what’s on your mind?”
Tone
This phrase is polite and professional, with a neutral tone. It is widely used in both business and casual environments where clarity is needed.
Would you like examples of how this phrase could be adapted for informal use or specific contexts? 😊
What is this regarding? /wʌt ɪz ðɪs rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/ これは何に関することですか？
polite /pəˈlaɪt/ 丁寧な
purpose /ˈpɜːrpəs/ 目的
conversation /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃn/ 会話
inquiry /ɪnˈkwaɪri/ 問い合わせ、質問
communication /kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃn/ コミュニケーション、意思疎通
context /ˈkɑːntekst/ 文脈、状況
clarify /ˈklærɪfaɪ/ 明確にする
agenda /əˈdʒendə/ 議題、予定
customer Service /ˈkʌstəmər ˈsɜːrvɪs/ カスタマーサービス
certainly /ˈsɜːrtnli/ もちろん
assist /əˈsɪst/ 助ける、手伝う
purpose of your visit /ˈpɜːrpəs əv jʊər ˈvɪzɪt/ 訪問の目的
What’s on your mind? /wʌts ɑːn jʊər maɪnd/ 何を考えていますか？
neutral Tone /ˈnuːtrəl toʊn/ 中立的なトーン
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