GRAMMAR DETAIL
〜にしてからが
Uses a central or basic member of a group as an example to suggest that the problem is evident from that level onward.
Examples
組織の代表にしてからが規則を理解していないのだから、現場が混乱するのも当然だ。
When even the head of the organization does not understand the rules, it is only natural that the staff are confused.
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最初の説明にしてからが分かりにくかった。
The very first explanation was difficult to understand.
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指導者にしてからが遅刻するようでは、規律を保てない。
If even the leader is late, discipline cannot be maintained.
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Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure: Attach
にしてからがto a central member or basic element to criticize a problem as evident starting with that very case. - Basic usage:
指導者にしてからが遅刻するようでは、規律を保てない。means that discipline cannot be maintained if even the leader is late.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- A representative case rather than time order
代表にしてからがsingles out the leader first as a case revealing the broader problem. It does not mean that the leader acted earlier than everyone else.