〜にとって

Meaning

This pattern expresses opinions or evaluations about something from a particular perspective or standpoint. After 'noun + にとって', evaluative adjectives are commonly used. The emphatic forms 'にとっては' and 'にとっても' strengthen the nuance. When followed by a noun, use the structure 'noun1 + にとっての + noun2'.

Formation

Examples

1. このおもちゃはほかの人から見ると、ただのおもちゃだと思われるかもしれないけど、わたしにとっては大事な思い出です。
   Although others might think this toy is just a toy, for me it is a precious memory.

2. 会社にとって、どうやって売り上げを伸ばすかが重要だ。
   For a company, how to increase sales is what matters most.

3. 荷物を預かるサービスは旅行者にとってとても便利です。
   A luggage storage service is very convenient for travelers.

Summary

• Use にとって to express evaluations or opinions from a specific person's or entity's viewpoint
• Typically followed by evaluative adjectives (important, convenient, difficult, etc.)
• Add は or も after にとって for emphasis; use にとっての when followed by a noun