Noun にして
Noun ni shite
JLPT N1 Formal
Formation
Noun + にして
Expresses the idea 'even for', 'even though', or 'in spite of'.
When to use
Literary "even for/even at (a point that would normally be enough)"; narrow, high-register usage.
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.
Concession (Even Though / Although / Despite)
- ~ても/でも〜te mo/demoN4Expresses 'even if' or 'even though'; used to convey…
- ~といっても〜to ittemoN3Express the meaning 'even though', 'although', 'but'.
- ~ところが〜tokoro gaN3Expresses a contrast or unexpected outcome; 'however'…
- A。それなのに B。~sorenanoniN2Express contrast or a contradiction between two situations…
- ~くせに〜kuse niN3Used to express criticism or disapproval; 'even though'…
- ~わりには〜wari ni waN3Expresses contrast between expectation and reality…
- ~にもかかわらず〜ni mo kakawarazuN2Expresses 'despite', 'in spite of' or 'even though'.
- ~ながらも〜nagara moN1Means 'even though' or 'despite'.
- ~とはいえ~to wa ieN1Even though; although; but
- ~といえども〜to iedomoN1Even if it is said that; Even though; Although.
- ~に反して〜ni hanshiteN2Contrary to, against, in spite of
- ~のに〜no niN4Used to express contrast between expectation and reality…
- ~ことは…が~koto wa... gaN3Indicates that while something may be true or valid, there…
- ~かと思いきや〜ka to omoikiyaN1Expressing unexpected outcomes; 'just when I thought...'…
Corpus examples (60)
あの人たちが休暇で留守にしている間、隣の人たちが犬の面倒をみてやった。
While they were away on holiday, their neighbours looked after the dog.
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Relax.
楽にしてね。
Make yourself at home.
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"How does Jim go to school?" "He goes by bus."
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Make sure that you arrive at seven o'clock.
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I am leaving Japan tomorrow morning.
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Please try to always keep an eye on your child.
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Can you make sashimi out of this fish I just caught?
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We thought it wrong to leave her alone.
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He was shy at first.
私達はみんなあなたとあなたの家族に会えるのを楽しみにしています。
We are all looking forward to seeing you and your family.
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Please do not walk around holding large amounts of cash.
試合時には、お湯の入ったタンクの中に入れて冷えないようにして、売り子によって販売された。
At the games they were sold by men who kept them warm in hot-water tanks.
彼はエンジンをかけっぱなしにしておいた。
He left the motor running.
トムは、メアリーが彼にして欲しいことが何なのか、分からないふりをした。
Tom pretended he didn't understand what Mary wanted him to do.
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What do they deal in?
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Don't make a fool of the poor.
ニコデモは言った。「人は老年になっていて、どのようにして生れる事が出来るのですか」
"How can a man be born when he is old?" Nicodemus asked.
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Take your coat off, and make yourself at home.
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He failed the exam, but he doesn't care too much.
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Keep silent while he is playing the piano.
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He got in with a shotgun in his hands.
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He finished the job at the expense of his health.
その手紙は間違いなく今日の午後ポストに入れるようにしてくれ。
See to it that the letter is posted this afternoon.
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What do you say to calling it a day?