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.

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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