JLPT N2 grammar

〜にしたらmeaning and usage

Meaning

From A's perspective; if I was A; from the standpoint of A

How to form it

  • personにしたら
  • nounにしたら

How it is used

Imagines how things look from someone else's position: 'from A's point of view'. A is usually a person other than the speaker. 「〜にとって」 just says 'for A'; 「〜にすれば」 and 「〜にしてみれば」 mean the same as 「にしたら」.

Examples

  1. この大人向けの機械は子供にしたら使いにくいよ！

    These machines meant for adults are difficult to use for children.

  2. 親にしたら、子どもが一人で外国へ行くのは心配だろう。

    For the parents, a child going abroad alone must be a worry.

  3. 毎日遅れて来る人は平気でも、待つ人にしたら迷惑だ。

    People who turn up late every day may not mind, but for those kept waiting it's a nuisance.