JLPT N3 grammar

〜にしてはmeaning and usage

Meaning

For A; even though A; considering A

This point is also listed at N2.

How to form it

  • verb (plain form)にしては
  • nounにしては

How it is used

'For A, (surprisingly) B': the reality differs from what A would lead you to expect, often with surprise or a judgment. Close to 「〜わりに」, but 「にしては」 does not follow い-adjectives.

Examples

  1. ８月にしてはとても過ごしやすいね。

    It's very pleasant for August, isn't it?

  2. 初めて作ったにしては、よくできている。

    For a first attempt, it's very well made.

  3. 小学生にしては、ずいぶん難しい本を読むね。

    You read pretty difficult books for an elementary school kid.