〜をおいて
Formation
Meaning
None other than; only.
Note
Used to express deep admiration or high praise, stating that someone or something is uniquely qualified or exceptional. It is almost always followed by a negative expression like '他にいない' (there is no one else) or '考えられない' (unthinkable).
Examples
この大役を任せられる人は、彼をおいて他にいない。
There is no one other than him who can be entrusted with this major role.
これからの時代のリーダーは、あなたをおいて他には考えられません。
I cannot imagine anyone other than you being the leader for the coming era.
結婚の相手は、彼女をおいて他に考えられない。
I can't imagine anyone other than her as a marriage partner.
この難しい問題を解決できるのは、田中さんをおいて他にいないだろう。
There is probably no one other than Mr. Tanaka who can solve this difficult problem.
日本で富士山をおいて他に美しい山があるだろうか。
Is there any other mountain in Japan as beautiful as Mount Fuji?
私の最高の理解者は、母をおいて他にいない。
There is no one other than my mother who understands me best.