〜にしては

N2

for ~ (unexpectedly)

Structure

Noun + にしては

Explanation

「〜にしては」 means "for ~ (unexpectedly)". Structure: Noun + にしては. This is a JLPT N2 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

hajimete no haaku ni shite ha, yoku dekimashita.

For a first grasp, it went well.

hajimete no idou ni shite ha, yoku dekimashita.

For a first personnel transfer, it went well.

hajimete no teikyou ni shite ha, yoku dekimashita.

For a first provision, it went well.

hajimete no tenkan ni shite ha, yoku dekimashita.

For a first switch, it went well.

hajimete no kibo ni shite ha, yoku dekimashita.

For a first scale, it went well.

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