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GRAMMAR DETAIL

〜は別として

N2

setting aside · apart from

Separates one element from the current evaluation before judging the remainder.

Examples

3

Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: は別として separates one element from the current judgment before evaluating another part.
  • Basic usage: 細かな表現は別として、内容はよくまとまっている。 sets finer wording aside and positively evaluates the organization of the content.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • Setting an unresolved question aside
    • 成功するかどうかは別として、挑戦したい expresses a wish to try while setting success or failure aside. An embedded question formed with かどうか, as well as a noun, can name what is separated before は別として.

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