～は抜きにして (〜wa nuki ni shite)
Explanation
Leaving aside, excluding.
Formation
Noun + は抜きにして
Detailed Explanation
The ～は抜きにして grammar point is used to express the idea of 'leaving aside' or 'excluding' a certain aspect. It is often used to focus the discussion or judgment on something else by disregarding the omitted point.
Examples
値段は抜きにして、味は美味しい。
Nedan wa nuki ni shite, aji wa oishii.
Leaving aside the price, the taste is delicious.
彼の性格は抜きにして、彼の実力は認めざるを得ない。
Kare no seikaku wa nuki ni shite, kare no jitsuryoku wa mitomezaru o enai.
Putting aside his personality, I have to acknowledge his ability.
デザインは抜きにして、この携帯電話の機能は優れています。
Dezain wa nuki ni shite, kono keitai denwa no kinou wa sugurete imasu.
Leaving aside the design, this phone’s features are excellent.
運転の速さは抜きにして、彼女は親切で信頼できる運転手だ。
Unten no hayasa wa nuki ni shite, kanojo wa shinsetsu de shinrai dekiru untenshu da.
Leaving aside her driving speed, she's a kind and trustworthy driver.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.