にいわせれば (ni-iwasereba): If you ask; in someone's opinion
～にいわせれば (ni-iwasereba)
Meaning
If you ask; in someone's opinion
Formation and usage
person N + に言わせれば／に言わせると
Notation: N = noun; V dictionary = dictionary-form verb; V stem = the stem before ます; plain clause = plain-form clause; negative stem = the form before ない. Follow the attachment shown above.
Explanation
Introduces a characteristically personal opinion rather than an exact quotation.
Examples
教師に言わせれば、この準備では不十分だそうだ。
According to the view of a teacher, these preparations are inadequate.
医師に言わせれば、この準備では不十分だそうだ。
According to the view of a doctor, these preparations are inadequate.
指導者に言わせれば、この準備では不十分だそうだ。
According to the view of a leader, these preparations are inadequate.
経営者に言わせれば、この準備では不十分だそうだ。
According to the view of a manager, these preparations are inadequate.
政治家に言わせれば、この準備では不十分だそうだ。
According to the view of a politician, these preparations are inadequate.
How related patterns differ
からいって, からすると, and からみて introduce criteria or viewpoints. からして can emphasize even one clue. に言わせれば gives a personal opinion; 上 read jou marks an aspect such as law or theory, not every individual standpoint.