は別として
🃏 Flashcard
は別として
wa betsu toshite
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aside from; whether or not~
N3
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📊 Pattern Stats
JLPT Level
N3
Intermediate · Expressing nuance & contrast
Reading
wa betsu toshite
Post ID
50975
Patterns today
0
0 / 10 daily goal
📝 Usage Notes
aside from; whether or not~
🎯 Quick Quiz
What does this grammar pattern mean or do?
は別として
📚 How to Master This Pattern
Say It Aloud
Press Hear it and repeat は別として three times. Feel the rhythm — grammar patterns have a natural flow.
Flip Before Reading
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Write Two Sentences
Compose two original sentences using は別として. One about yourself, one about something you see right now.
Spaced Review
Save this pattern and revisit at 10 min, 1 day, 3 days. Production (writing) beats recognition for grammar.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the grammar pattern は別として mean?
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Aside from; whether or not~
What JLPT level is は別として?
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JLPT N3 — Intermediate · Expressing nuance & contrast. To pass JLPT N3 you need to recognise and use this pattern correctly in reading and listening sections.
How do you use は別として in a sentence?
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Attach は別として (wa betsu toshite) to the appropriate verb or noun form as described in the usage notes. Then try writing two original sentences — one about yourself and one about something around you.
Is は別として formal or casual Japanese?
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は別として is used in both casual and polite contexts. It appears frequently in everyday conversation, textbooks, and simple written materials.
How can I remember は別として long-term?
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Use the flashcard on this page for active recall — see the pattern, reconstruct the usage from memory, then flip. Follow with the 4-choice quiz to distinguish it from similar patterns. Review at 10 minutes, 1 day and 3 days (spaced repetition). Writing two original sentences at each review session is the fastest way to reach production-level mastery.