HomeGrammarJLPT N2~は抜きにして (〜wa nuki ni shite)

~は抜きにして (〜wa nuki ni shite)

JLPT N2

Explanation

Leaving aside, excluding.

Formation

Detailed explanation

The ~は抜きにして grammar point is used to express the idea of 'leaving aside' or 'excluding' a certain aspect. It is often used to focus the discussion or judgment on something else by disregarding the omitted point.

Examples

Nedan wa nuki ni shite, aji wa oishii.

Leaving aside the price, the taste is delicious.

Kare no seikaku wa nuki ni shite, kare no jitsuryoku wa mitomezaru o enai.

Putting aside his personality, I have to acknowledge his ability.

Dezain wa nuki ni shite, kono keitai denwa no kinou wa sugurete imasu.

Leaving aside the design, this phone’s features are excellent.

Unten no hayasa wa nuki ni shite, kanojo wa shinsetsu de shinrai dekiru untenshu da.

Leaving aside her driving speed, she's a kind and trustworthy driver.

Practice

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