Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb
to be involved (in); to get involved (in); to concern oneself (with); to take part (in); to interfere (in)
新聞によれば、彼はその陰謀に関わっていた。According to the newspaper, he participated in the plot. to relate to (a matter); to pertain to; to concern; to have to do with
to (seriously) affect; to concern; to have a serious bearing (on)
to stick (to); to adhere (to); to be particular (about)
Also written 係わる【かかわる】、拘る【かかわる】