Meaning & usage
にしては expresses an evaluation against what is normal or expected for a person, time, or category, often translated as for or considering. It follows a noun directly, as in 子供にしては or ７月にしては, without の or な in between. The judgment that follows often differs from expectation, so it pairs naturally with expressions of surprise or comparison.
Example sentences 7
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13歳にしては背がとても高かった。
He was very tall for a thirteen-year-old.
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中古車にしては、値段が幾分高い。
The price is kind of high for a used car.
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７月にしては今日はすずしい。
It's cool today for July.
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４月にしては、寒い方です。
It's rather cold for April.
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中古車にしてはこの値段はやや高い。
The price is kind of high for a used car.
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６月にしては寒い朝だ。
It is a cold morning for June.
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彼は、子供にしてはなかなか物わかりがよい。
He has a good deal of intelligence for a child.
In past JLPT papers
This came up in 7 past exam questions.
And 3 more tests.
