Today’s Grammar Point: ~につき
Today’s grammar point is ~につき. It is usually used in the following 3 meanings:
- to state a rate: “per ~,” “every ~,” “for ~” or a ~
- to state the topic: “about ~” or “regarding ~” – can be swapped with ~について
- to give a reason: “because of ~,” “due to ~”
Connection
- [noun] + につき
Examples of stating a rate
2000ポイントにつき10ドル値引きします。
Get a $ 10 discount for every 2000 points.お一人様につき3000円頂戴します。
3000 yen will be charged per person.返却が遅れると一週間につき10ドルの手数料がかかります。
A late return fee of $ 10 per week will be charged.バイト料は一時間につき800円です。
I get 800 yen per hour with this part-time job.遠足に行くときには、生徒20名につき、引率教員が1名必要です。
When going on an excursion, one teacher is required for every 20 students.
Examples of stating the topic
ただ今の取り組みにつき説明します。
I will explain about the current efforts.上記の件につきご報告いたします。
We would like to report on the above matters.
Examples of stating a reason
病気療養中につき欠席します。
I will be absent due to illness.出入り口につき、駐車はご遠慮ください。(Today’s Caption)
Please refrain from parking at the doorway.喪中につき年始のご挨拶をご遠慮申し上げます。
Please excuse us from not sending greetings for the New Year as we are mourning.
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