Explanation
Expresses the idea 'even for', 'even though', or 'in spite of'.
Formation
Noun + にして
Detailed explanation
The grammar point Noun にして expresses a sense of surprise, disbelief or unexpectedness in response to a situation or circumstance. Generally, it is used when the speaker wants to convey that something is unexpected even for someone (noun) or in their situation.
Examples
Kare wa isha ni shite sono kihonteki na chishiki ga nai no ga shinjirarenai.
I can't believe that even as a doctor, he doesn't have that basic knowledge.
Kare wa keiken houfu na untenshu ni shite, jiko wo okoshita.
Even as an experienced driver, he had an accident.
Kare wa seiseki yuushuu na seito ni shite, sono mondai ga tokenakatta.
Even as an excellent student, he couldn't solve that problem.
Kare wa benkyouka ni shite, sono mondai o rikai dekinakatta.
Even as a studious person, he could not understand that problem.
Practice
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