JLPT N1

~kara iwasereba

Express the perspective of the noun; 'from ~'s point of view.'

Formation

Explanation

「Noun + から言わせれば」is used to express an opinion or perspective from that noun's point of view. It can translate as 'from ~'s perspective' or 'if ~ had a say...'.

Example sentences

  • From the teacher's point of view, you should study every day.

    Sensei kara iwasereba, mainichi benkyou suru beki da.

  • From the children's perspective, they want more time to play.

    Kodomo-tachi kara iwasereba, motto asobu jikan ga hoshii.

  • From my point of view, that plan is feasible.

    Boku kara iwasereba, sono puran wa jikkou kanou da.

  • If the dog could talk, it would probably want more walks.

    Inu kara iwasereba, motto sanpo shitai hazu da.