Noun にして JLPT N1 Formal
Noun ni shite
Expresses the idea 'even for', 'even though', or 'in spite of'.
Literary "even for/even at (a point that would normally be enough)"; narrow, high-register usage.
Formation
Noun + にして
Explanation
The grammar point Noun にして expresses a sense of surprise, disbelief or unexpectedness in response to a situation or circumstance. Generally, it is used when the speaker wants to convey that something is unexpected even for someone (noun) or in their situation.
Example sentences
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I can't believe that even as a doctor, he doesn't have that basic knowledge.
Kare wa isha ni shite sono kihonteki na chishiki ga nai no ga shinjirarenai.
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Even as an experienced driver, he had an accident.
Kare wa keiken houfu na untenshu ni shite, jiko wo okoshita.
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Even as an excellent student, he couldn't solve that problem.
Kare wa seiseki yuushuu na seito ni shite, sono mondai ga tokenakatta.
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Even as a studious person, he could not understand that problem.
Kare wa benkyouka ni shite, sono mondai o rikai dekinakatta.