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Explanation

Indicates from whose perspective or for whom.

[Noun] + にとって

私にとって、家族が一番大切だ。

Watashi ni totte, kazoku ga ichiban taisetsu da.

For me, family is the most important.

外国人にとって、日本語は難しい。

Gaikokujin ni totte, nihongo wa muzukashii.

For foreigners, Japanese is difficult.

Different from のために which indicates purpose.

～にしては

for, considering

～ために (tame ni)

in order to ~, for the purpose of ~

～のに (noni)

although ~, despite ~, even though ~

～にもかかわらず

despite ~, in spite of ~

～ようになる

come to ~, become able to ~, reach the point where ~

Used for expressing personal opinions and values.

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Last updated: Jan 2

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