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をおいて (wo oite) - Other Than

Noun + をおいて

Quick answer

Noun + をおいて means "Other than ~, there is none". Mastering this N1 structure builds fluency for reading and listening. Full examples and exercises are below.

Meaning

Other than ~, there is none

Explanation

Used to express that there is nothing or no one other than the mentioned subject that can fulfill a certain role or function. It emphasizes exclusivity and is often used to underline a strong recommendation or irreplaceability.

Examples

彼をおいて、このプロジェクトを任せられる人はいない。
かれをおいて、このぷろじぇくとをまかせられるひとはいない。
Other than him, there is no one we can entrust with this project.
彼—He人—Person
この仕事を完璧にできるのは君をおいてほかにない。
このしごとをかんぺきにできるのはきみをおいてほかにない。
There is no one other than you who can do this job perfectly.
璧—Sphere君—You
彼女をおいてリーダーにふさわしい人はいない。
かのじょをおいてりーだーにふさわしいひとはいない。
There is no one other than her who is as suitable as a leader.
彼—He女—Woman人—Person

Practice this grammar

Noun + をおいて

Which sentence correctly uses "をおいて (wo oite) - Other Than"?

Vocabulary from these examples

璧SphereN1君You彼He璧Sphere君You女Woman人Person

Last updated Jul 4, 2026