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にしては

Nにしてはい-adjective + にしてはな-adjective + にしては

Meanings

  • (Even) considering
  • (Even) for
  • for all that

About this pattern

Explanation

にしては is used to compare something to what would be expected for that category or standard, often expressing surprise or contrast. It marks that, given the identity or typical behavior of the subject, the actual situation is unexpected or weaker/stronger than typical. It’s commonly used to talk about people, groups, or things with a certain status, age, or category and to note that the result doesn’t fit the usual expectation for that category. It can carry a nuance of judgment or evaluation toward the thing being described.

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Example sentences

今日は日曜日にしては人が少ない。

For a Sunday, there are few people.

子どもにしては背が高い。

For a child, he is tall.

新しいにしては高い。

For it being new, it's expensive.

彼は学生にしてはしっかりしている。

For a student, he is reliable.

彼女はプロにしてはミスが多い。

For a professional, she makes many mistakes.