〜にとって
for (someone)
Use this pattern to shape a complete, natural Japanese thought.
Remember it
Connect the meaning to its sound: say “〜にとって” aloud once.
Understand
Build the pattern
Sentence formula
How it works
「〜にとって」 means "for (someone)". Structure: Noun + にとって. This is a JLPT N3 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.
When to use it
Read the example aloud, then replace one detail with something from your own life.
Tone: Neutral
A general pattern; let the sentence ending and situation set the politeness level.
Use
Hear it in real life
Everyday life
Example 1私にとって利用は大切な機会です。
わたし に とって りよう は たいせつな きかい です。
watashi ni totte riyou wa taisetsuna kikai desu.
For me, the use is an important opportunity.
Everyday life
Example 2私にとって指導は大切な機会です。
わたし に とって しどう は たいせつな きかい です。
watashi ni totte shidou wa taisetsuna kikai desu.
For me, the guidance is an important opportunity.
Everyday life
Example 3私にとって記録は大切な機会です。
わたし に とって きろく は たいせつな きかい です。
watashi ni totte kiroku wa taisetsuna kikai desu.
For me, the record is an important opportunity.
Everyday life
Example 4私にとって配送は大切な機会です。
わたし に とって はいそう は たいせつな きかい です。
watashi ni totte haisou wa taisetsuna kikai desu.
For me, the shipping is an important opportunity.
Everyday life
Example 5私にとって通訳は大切な機会です。
わたし に とって つうやく は たいせつな きかい です。
watashi ni totte tsuuyaku wa taisetsuna kikai desu.
For me, the interpretation is an important opportunity.
Make it yours
Choose one example. Replace one person, place, object, or time with a detail from your life, then say the new sentence aloud.
Recall
Test your memory
Recall practice
Can you say it?
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Read the situation, look away from the answer, and say the Japanese aloud.
Your situation
For me, the use is an important opportunity.
The answer is hidden. Try to use 〜にとって.
Remember tomorrow
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