「〜をおいて」- Except for... There is None

Explanation

Grammar: Noun + をおいて
Meaning: Except for... there is none
Pronunciation: o (oite)
Usage: Used to indicate that apart from a specific person or thing, there is no other person or thing.

Grammar Pattern

Grammar Point	Connection	Explanation
〜をおいて	+ Noun	Used to indicate that apart from a specific person or thing, there is no other person or thing.

Basic Usage

• The structure is "Noun + をおいて," and it is commonly used in written or formal contexts.

Examples

• 彼かれをおいて、この仕事しごとを任まかせる人間にんげんはいないだろう。
• Kare o oite, kono shigoto o makaseru ningen wa inai darou.
• Except for him, there is no one else who can take on this job.
  

• そのその分野ぶんやを学まなびたいなら、このこの大学だいがくをおいて他ほかにはない。
• Sono bun'ya o manabitai nara, kono daigaku o oite hoka ni wa nai.
• If you want to study that field, there is no other choice except for this university.
  

Deep Dive

「〜をおいて」 is primarily used to emphasize the uniqueness and irreplaceability of a specific person or thing. A common pattern is "〜をおいて他に〜ない," which indicates that there are no other options in a specific situation. The noun that precedes it is usually a specific name, place, or proper noun.

Notes

• The preceding noun is often a proper noun like a person's name or a place name.
• It is typically used in formal or written contexts.

Summary

「〜をおいて」 is used to emphasize the uniqueness and irreplaceability of a specific person or thing, and it is commonly used in formal contexts. Comparing it with similar grammar points helps in understanding its unique usage and scenarios.