Chapter 1 and 2

を抜きにしては

without X, if it wasn’t for x, it cannot happen (strong dependence on the condition, person, praise)

ではないか

isn’t it… / why don’t we… (soft suggestion, inviting agreement)

に基づいて

based on X (objective basis such as data, rules, evidence)

ものがある

there is something about it, I strongly feel that X (strong impression or emotion)

から言えば

from the standpoint of X (evaluating from a specific viewpoint, not for ppl)

からして

judging from X (appearance, situation or starting point for reasoning)

どころではない

not in a situation for X (too busy, overwhelmed, impossible)

に限って

of course when x happens/ only limited to X ppl(often unlucky or ironic nuance)

にしたら

if we consider X (considering their position or feelings)

にも拘わらず

despite X (unexpected result against the situation)