にして (nishite)

And; also functions as both ~ and ~ together (formal usage)

Meaning & usage

にして follows a noun and marks it as the means, basis, or cost involved in an action, as in taking a hint as a clue or passing a test at the expense of friendships. It also appears in the set phrase にしては, which contrasts an expectation with reality. The tone is formal.

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