～にとって JLPT N3 Neutral
〜ni totte
Express the meaning 'for', 'to', 'from the perspective of'.
The everyday "for (someone)/from (someone)'s perspective".
Formation
Noun (person or thing) + にとって + Verb/Adjective/Noun
Explanation
The ～にとって grammar point is used to express the meaning 'for', 'to', or 'from the perspective of' when describing someone or something's point of view, feelings, benefits, or importance. It is used with all types of words, such as verbs, adjectives, and nouns.
Example sentences
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For me, health is the most important thing.
Watashi ni totte, kenkou wa ichiban taisetsu na koto desu.
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For that company, this project has significant meaning.
Ano kaisha ni totte, kono purojekuto wa juuyou na imi ga arimasu.
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For children, toys are fun things.
Kodomotachi ni totte, omocha wa tanoshii mono desu.
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For foreigners, Japanese is one of the difficult languages.
Gaikokujin ni totte, nihongo wa muzukashii gengo no hitotsu desu.