にしては
ni shite wa
for; considering that (unexpectedly)
[For / Considering that (unexpectedly)]
Connection: Noun / Verb (plain form) + にしては
Usage: Expresses that something is contrary to what would be expected given the circumstances. The result is surprising or doesn't match the standard expectation for that category.
Key nuance: Always implies the gap between expectation and reality.
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Examples:
初心者にしては、とても上手ですね。(For a beginner, you're very good.)
日曜日にしては、人が少ないね。(For a Sunday, there are few people.)
たくさん食べたにしては、全然太っていない。(Considering how much he eats, he's not fat at all.)