GRAMMAR
〜はさておき
aside
apart
Explanation
NOTE
〜はさておき means setting aside / aside — you put one topic aside to focus on a more important one.
値段はさておき、この料理はとてもおいしい。
Setting aside the price, this dish is very delicious.
NOTE
It is formal and somewhat literary. The set-aside topic is treated as less urgent for now, not ignored forever.
冗談はさておき、本題に入りましょう。
Jokes aside, let's get to the main topic.
冗談はさておき is a very common fixed phrase meaning 'joking aside'.
NOTE
Attach はさておき directly to a noun — the topic you wish to set aside.
STRUCTURE
N辞
はさておき結果はさておき、努力したことが大切だ。
Kekka wa sateoki, doryoku shita koto ga taisetsu da.
Setting aside the result, what matters is that you made an effort.
細かい点はさておき、全体の計画を話そう。
Komakai ten wa sateoki, zentai no keikaku o hanasou.
Setting aside the small details, let's talk about the overall plan.
好き嫌いはさておき、まず食べてみて。
Sukikirai wa sateoki, mazu tabete mite.
Setting aside your likes and dislikes, try eating it first.
値段はさておき、この靴はとても歩きやすいです。
Nedan wa sateoki, kono kutsu wa totemo arukiyasui desu.
Setting the price aside, these shoes are very comfortable to walk in.
味はさておき、見栄えは素晴らしい料理です。
Aji wa sateoki, mibae wa subarashii ryouri desu.
Apart from the taste, it is a dish with a wonderful presentation.
結果はさておき、まずは挑戦することが大切です。
Kekka wa sateoki, mazu wa chousen suru koto ga taisetsu desu.
Putting the result aside, the most important thing is to give it a try.
Practice exercises
1
難点はさておき、この計画には利点が多い。
Difficulties aside, this plan has many advantages.
Answer
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2
冗談はさておき、本題に至る。
Jokes aside, let's get to the main topic.
Answer
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3
些細な点はさておき、それが肝心だとばかりに話した。
Minor points aside, he spoke as if to say that was the crucial thing.
Answer
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4
理論的な議論はさておき、実践を考えよう。
Theoretical discussions aside, let's consider practical implementation.
Answer
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5
個人的な感情はさておき、事実をもって判断するべきだ。
Personal feelings aside, we should make a judgment based on facts.
Answer
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6
冗談はさておき、本題に入ろう。
Jokes aside, let's get to the main point.
Answer
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7
値段はさておき、デザインが気に入った。
Setting aside the price, I liked the design.
Answer
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8
勝ち負けはさておき、全力を出そう。
Setting aside winning or losing, let's give it our all.
Answer
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