〜ならいざしらず

N1

if it were ~, maybe

Structure

Noun + ならいざしらず

Explanation

「〜ならいざしらず」 means "if it were ~, maybe". Structure: Noun + ならいざしらず. This is a JLPT N1 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.

Example sentences

shinjin nara iza shirazu, beteran ga saiketsu o machigaeru to ha.

If it were a newcomer, fine — but for a veteran to get the vote wrong!

shinjin nara iza shirazu, beteran ga baishuu o machigaeru to ha.

If it were a newcomer, fine — but for a veteran to get the acquisition wrong!

shinjin nara iza shirazu, beteran ga shigan o machigaeru to ha.

If it were a newcomer, fine — but for a veteran to get the volunteering wrong!

shinjin nara iza shirazu, beteran ga tensai o machigaeru to ha.

If it were a newcomer, fine — but for a veteran to get the reprinting wrong!

shinjin nara iza shirazu, beteran ga tainou o machigaeru to ha.

If it were a newcomer, fine — but for a veteran to get the payment arrears wrong!

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