for, considering

Beginner

15-20 min

common

Expert Reviewed

Explanation

Indicates something unexpected for a given condition.

[Noun/Verb] + にしては

子供にしては、しっかりしている。

Kodomo ni shite wa, shikkari shite iru.

For a child, they are quite mature.

初めて作ったにしては、上手だね。

Hajimete tsukutta ni shite wa, jouzu da ne.

For making it the first time, it turned out well.

Often expresses unexpected quality.

～にとって

for, to

～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 ~

Usually positive evaluation despite expectations.

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Last updated: Jan 2

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