Grammar Info

N2 Lesson 6: 12/20

にしたらFrom the point of view of

Structure

Noun + にしたら(1)

(1) にすれ

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About にしたら

When に is combined with the hypothetical forms of する (すれば, or したら), it forms a structure used in Japanese for conveying that the speaker is making an opinion about (A), from its point of view. This is frequently translated as 'from the point of view of (A)', or 'from the standpoint of (A)'. Literally, it means something close to 'if we go off (A)', and just highlights that the speaker is choosing a particular aspect of (A) to discuss as a possibility.

In many cases, the (B) part of にしたら or にすれば expressions will be an opinion about what the speaker expects to be true for (A).

にしたら and にすれば are structures that will be used after nouns that identify people or organizations, from which the speaker will then make an assumption about them/it.

Although almost identical in meaning, にすれば will be the preferred choice in formal sentences.

Caution - にしたら and にすれば are hypothetical grammar structures that make some sort of assumption about (A), they will not be used in regard to oneself, and one's own opinions. This can be thought of as a function of にする itself, in that you can't 'go off' yourself hypothetically, as you already are yourself, and already know your own thoughts.

  • (わたし)にしたら、それは(たか)すぎます。
    Going off of me, that is too expensive. (Unnatural Japanese)
  • (かれ)にしたら、それは(たか)すぎるそうです。
    Going off of him, apparently that is too expensive. (Natural Japanese)

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Examples

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    (つま)にしたら(わたし)はもっと家事(かじ)をしなくてはいけない。

    From the perspective of my wife, I have to help more with the house work.

    (あか)ちゃんは可愛(かわい)いが、(おや)にしたら苦労(くろう)もあるだろう。

    Babies are cute, but from a parent's point of view there are hardships as well.

    大人(おとな)にしたら童話(どうわ)(すこ)物足(ものた)りない。

    From the point of view of an adult, fairy-tales are somewhat unsatisfactory.

    床屋(とこや)さんにしたら散髪(さんぱつ)はアートのようなものなのかもしれない。

    From the perspective of a barber, cutting hair is probably something like art.

    あの(ひと)にしたら(ぼく)成功(せいこう)(にく)らしくてたまらないのだろう。

    From the point of view of that person, I imagine that he hates my success...

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にしたら – Grammar Discussion

Most Recent Replies (10 in total)

  • DarkConfidant

    DarkConfidant

    Thanks!

  • miafey

    miafey

    Does anybody know why にすると can’t be used?
    Since したら and すれば can be used I just assumed it would work as well…

  • soundjona

    soundjona

    What does “Go off of him” mean ? I know “Go off” to leave something, or “Go off on” to say you are angry (Go off on him - Idioms by The Free Dictionary), but in bunpro there is a lot of “go off of …” in many grammar points and I’m not sure I understand what is meant. Unfortunately, english is not my mother tongue and I can’t find any explanation online about this form

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