～にしたら JLPT N2 Neutral
〜ni shitara
Express a point of view; 'from the perspective of', 'if I were'.
Neutral "if you ask.../from (someone)'s perspective" - often used for a third party's viewpoint.
Formation
Noun + にしたら, Pronoun + にしたら
Explanation
The ～にしたら grammar point is used to express a point of view or opinion from someone else's perspective. It can be translated as 'from the perspective of' or 'if I were' in English. The formation differs depending on whether it is used with a noun or a pronoun.
Example sentences
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From his perspective, he probably wants to go home early.
Kare ni shitara, hayaku kaeritai darou.
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If I were the children, this story might be boring.
Kodomo-tachi ni shitara, kono hanashi wa tsumaranai kamoshirenai.
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From my perspective, I think that present is wonderful.
Watashi ni shitara, sono purezento wa subarashii to omoimasu.
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If I were her, I would not like this movie.
Kanojo ni shitara, kono eiga ga suki dewa nai deshou.