Meaning of にしては in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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にしては
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Romajinishiteha
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
- Meaning
- for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
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Example Sentences
にしては used in context
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He has a good deal of intelligence for a child.
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The price is kind of high for a used car.
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The price is kind of high for a used car.
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Given her inexperience, she has done well.
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It was a little too muggy for spring.
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私の祖父は、その時代と場所にしては、非常に学識ある人だったが、実業家になるには全く向いていなかった。
My grandfather was quite a learned man for his time and place but he just wasn't cut out to be a businessman.
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