【JLPT N1 Grammar】〜をおいて（~wooite）

2020年4月19日 2024年10月3日

Explanation：〜をおいて

Meaning
"〜の他ほかにない / 〜以外いがいできない"

Used to emphasize that someone or something is the only option or the best choice for a particular situation. It can be translated as "other than," "except for," or "besides" in English, often in a context that highlights the uniqueness or exclusivity of the person or thing being referred to. The phrase is commonly followed by negative expressions like "いない" (not exist) or "ない" (none).

Form
Nを + おいて

Points

Exclusive Choice: "〜をおいて" emphasizes that no one or nothing else is suitable, capable, or better in the given situation.
Common with Negative Expressions: It is frequently followed by negative verbs like "いない" or "ない" to indicate that there is no alternative.
Formal Tone: This expression has a somewhat formal or literary tone, often used in written or formal speech.

JLPT Level
N2

Sample sentenes

このプロジェクトを任まかせられるのは、彼かれをおいて他ほかにはいない。
There's no one else but him who can be entrusted with this project.

次つぎの社長しゃちょうにふさわしいのは木村きむらさんをおいて他ほかにはいない。
There's no one else but Kimura-san who is suitable for the next president.

もう３０歳さいだし、今いまの仕事しごとが楽たのしくないし、転職てんしょくするなら今いまをおいて他ほかにない。
I'm already 30, not enjoying my current job, so if I'm going to change jobs, there's no time like the present.

彼女かのじょにプロポーズするなら、今夜こんやをおいて他ほかにない。
If I'm going to propose to her, there's no time like tonight.

この秘密ひみつを知しっている者ものは私わたしたちをおいて他ほかにいません。
There's no one else but us who knows this secret.