〜をおいて

N1

other than ~ (no one)

Structure

Noun + をおいて

Explanation

「〜をおいて」 means "other than ~ (no one)". Structure: Noun + をおいて. 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

kono saiketsu o makaserareru no wa kare o oite hoka ni inai.

There is no one but him to entrust with this vote.

kono baishuu o makaserareru no wa kare o oite hoka ni inai.

There is no one but him to entrust with this acquisition.

kono shigan o makaserareru no wa kare o oite hoka ni inai.

There is no one but him to entrust with this volunteering.

kono tensai o makaserareru no wa kare o oite hoka ni inai.

There is no one but him to entrust with this reprinting.

kono tainou o makaserareru no wa kare o oite hoka ni inai.

There is no one but him to entrust with this payment arrears.

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