比較N1

〜をおいて

other than... / besides... (there is no one else) / except...

Structure

N + をおいて(他に〜ない)

Explanation

N + をおいて: other than the noun (there is no one); the main clause is usually negative.

Examples

この仕事は、彼をおいて適任者はいない。

There is no one better suited for this job than him.

この問題を解決できるのは、彼をおいて他にいない。

No one but him can solve this problem.

Note

The main clause is usually negative (他にない/いない). Synonymous with 以外に.

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