に言わせれば・に言わせると・に言わせたら
Meanings
- If you ask
- In someone else's opinion
- According to (a source)
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Explanation
This grammar is used to present an opinion or assessment attributed to someone else. It signals that the speaker is citing what a person (or a group) would say if asked, rather than stating the speaker's own view. It often introduces a viewpoint that may differ from the speaker’s own or from common sense, and it can be used to discuss implications or judgments based on that attributed opinion.
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Example sentences
According to experts, this machine is not yet finished.
If you ask the doctors, they say that going to bed early and waking up early is key to good health.
If you ask that person, he would say such a plan is impossible.
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