Structure
More common patterns:
Noun + ならでは + の + Noun
Noun + ならでは + だ。
Less common patterns:
Noun + ならでは + Verb[できる][ない]+ Noun
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About ならでは
ならでは is a construction which indicates that something is 'unique to (A)', or 'impossible if not (A)'. While ならでは is usually considered as its own standalone word, it is actually just a combination of the negative-conjunctive form of the the classical copula なり, ならで, with the addition of the adverbial particle は.
ならでは will follow nouns, and the sentence will then usually go on to say what the thing is that is unique to (A).
As seen in the above examples, ならでは will only be used when something is being evaluated positively. As a result of this, it is very common to see in advertising and slogans.
Caution
ならでは may be seen directly before the auxiliary verb だ. In these cases, the thing that is unique to (A) will have been expressed earlier in the sentence, or will be obvious from context.
- こんな綺麗な作品を作れるのは、藤田さんならではだ。Only you, Fujita-san, can create such an amazing piece.
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車なしで生活できるのは都会ならではだ。Only in the city can one live without a car.
Based on the history of ならでは, the structure being the negative-conjunctive form of the copula なり means that it is basically identical in meaning of the more modern でなくては 'if it isn't (A)'.
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求人のサイト、求人情報:「小さいカフェならではの良さが溢れています。」
Job search website, job information: 'The charm unique to a small cafe is overflowing.'
広告ポスター:「沖縄ならではの、普段は見られない透明度の高い青い海は必見だ。」
A poster ad: 'The extremely clear blue waters that can usually only be seen in Okinawa are a must-see.' (unique to)
本のおすすめ記事:「そのようなマンガやアニメなどの小ネタっぽいライトノベルを書き上げるのはさすが西尾維新先生ならではです。」
A book recommendation article: 'The one who can write a light novel filled with small joke references to manga and anime is unique to Nishio Ishin.'
お茶の広告:「ハイクオリティな紅茶ならではの味わい!〇〇紅茶ティーバッグ30バッグ入」
「すっきりと香り高く澄み切った味です!」
Tea advertisement: 'A flavor only possible with high-quality tea! XX tea bags, 30 bags included.'
'A serene, refreshing, and aromatic taste!'
求人のサイト、店員コメント:「こうした社風の良さは当社ならではだと思います。」
Job search website, employee comment: 'I think that the good quality of our corporate culture is unique to this company.'
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