～にいわせれば
ni iwasereba
If you ask; in someone's opinion
Formation 接続
Full formation notes
person N + に言わせれば／に言わせると
Notation: N = noun; V dictionary = dictionary-form verb; V stem = the stem before ます; plain clause = plain-form clause; negative stem = the form before ない. Follow the attachment shown above.
Explanation 説明
Introduces a characteristically personal opinion rather than an exact quotation.
Examples 例文
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教師に言わせれば、この準備では不十分だそうだ。
According to the view of a teacher, these preparations are inadequate.
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医師に言わせれば、この準備では不十分だそうだ。
According to the view of a doctor, these preparations are inadequate.
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指導者に言わせれば、この準備では不十分だそうだ。
According to the view of a leader, these preparations are inadequate.
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経営者に言わせれば、この準備では不十分だそうだ。
According to the view of a manager, these preparations are inadequate.
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政治家に言わせれば、この準備では不十分だそうだ。
According to the view of a politician, these preparations are inadequate.
How related patterns differ 比較
からいって, からすると, and からみて introduce criteria or viewpoints. からして can emphasize even one clue. に言わせれば gives a personal opinion; 上 read jou marks an aspect such as law or theory, not every individual standpoint.
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| ～にいわせれば | If you ask; in someone's opinion | 教師に言わせれば、この準備では不十分だそうだ。 According to the view of a teacher, these preparations are inadequate. |
| ～からいって | Judging from; in terms of | 参加者の数からいって、この会議には広い会場が必要だ。 Judging from the number of participants, this event, the meeting, needs a large venue. |
| ～からして | Even from; judging by | この会議は、案内状からしてほかとは違う。 This event, the meeting, is different from the others even in its invitation. |
| ～からすると／からすれば | Judging from; from the standpoint of | 主催者からすると、会議の中止は難しい判断だった。 From the organizers' standpoint, canceling the meeting was a difficult decision. |
| ～からみて | Judging from; viewed from | 準備の状況から見て、会議は予定どおり行えそうだ。 Judging from the preparations, the meeting appears likely to proceed as planned. |
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