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Noun から言わせれば (~kara iwasereba)

JLPT N1

Explanation

Express the perspective of the noun; 'from ~'s point of view.'

Formation

Detailed explanation

「Noun + から言わせれば」is used to express an opinion or perspective from that noun's point of view. It can translate as 'from ~'s perspective' or 'if ~ had a say...'.

Examples

Sensei kara iwasereba, mainichi benkyou suru beki da.

From the teacher's point of view, you should study every day.

Kodomo-tachi kara iwasereba, motto asobu jikan ga hoshii.

From the children's perspective, they want more time to play.

Boku kara iwasereba, sono puran wa jikkou kanou da.

From my point of view, that plan is feasible.

Inu kara iwasereba, motto sanpo shitai hazu da.

If the dog could talk, it would probably want more walks.

Practice

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