HomeGrammarJLPT N2~にしたら (〜ni shitara)

~にしたら (〜ni shitara)

JLPT N2

Explanation

Express a point of view; 'from the perspective of', 'if I were'.

Formation

Detailed explanation

The ~にしたら grammar point is used to express a point of view or opinion from someone else's perspective. It can be translated as 'from the perspective of' or 'if I were' in English. The formation differs depending on whether it is used with a noun or a pronoun.

Examples

Kare ni shitara, hayaku kaeritai darou.

From his perspective, he probably wants to go home early.

Kodomo-tachi ni shitara, kono hanashi wa tsumaranai kamoshirenai.

If I were the children, this story might be boring.

Watashi ni shitara, sono purezento wa subarashii to omoimasu.

From my perspective, I think that present is wonderful.

Kanojo ni shitara, kono eiga ga suki dewa nai deshou.

If I were her, I would not like this movie.

Practice

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