～にしては JLPT N3 Neutral
〜ni shite wa
Express 'for' or 'considering' in the sense of being unusual or unexpected.
"For/considering" - used when something is unusual or unexpected given X.
Formation
Verb-casual + にしては, い-Adjective + にしては, な-Adjective + にしては, Noun + にしては
Explanation
The ～にしては grammar point is used to express that something is unusual or unexpected considering a specific condition or context. It can be translated as 'for' or 'considering' in English. The formation differs depending on whether it is used with a verb, い-adjective, な-adjective, or noun.
Example sentences
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Considering she is a beginner, she can swim well.
Kanojo wa shoshinsha ni shite wa, jouzu ni suiei ga dekiru.
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Considering this sushi is cheap, it's very delicious.
Kono o-sushi wa yasui ni shite wa, totemo oishii.
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Considering he is young, he is very calm.
Kare wa wakai ni shite wa, totemo ochitsuite iru.
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For a foreigner, that person is good at Japanese.
Ano hito wa gaikokujin ni shite wa, nihongo ga umai.