に言わせれば
“According to (someone) / If you ask (someone)” → Used to present an opinion, evaluation, or judgment explicitly from another person’s standpoint, often implying that it is subjective, biased, or different from others’ views.
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に言わせれば is used when the speaker wants to:
clearly attribute an opinion to someone else
distance themselves from that opinion
highlight that the view is personal or one-sided
It often carries a nuance like:
“That’s their view, not necessarily the truth”
“From their perspective (which others may disagree with)”
Because of this nuance, it is frequently used to:
introduce criticism
contrast viewpoints
point out bias or self-interest
It appears often in:
discussions
commentary
analytical writing
JLPT N1 reading passages
💡 Core nuance:
“From X’s subjective standpoint…”