You use this to say "Let's put X aside for now." It means you want to ignore something for a moment. You do this to talk about something more important.
Noun + は + さておいてPrimary
You use this to say "Let's put X aside for now." It means you want to ignore something for a moment. You do this to talk about something more important.
細かいことはさておいて、計画の大筋では合意しました。
Putting the minor details aside, we agreed on the general outline of the plan.
冗談はさておいて、真面目な話をしましょう。
Setting jokes aside, let's have a serious talk.
その政策の是非はさておいて、国民の生活への影響を無視することはできない。
Setting aside the pros and cons of that policy, we cannot ignore its impact on people's lives.
旅行の行き先は、費用のことはさておいて、みんなが行きたい場所に決めよう。
As for our travel destination, let's decide on a place everyone wants to go, putting the cost aside for now.
彼の性格はさておいて、仕事の能力は非常に高い。
Setting his personality aside, his work abilities are extremely high.
This phrase is like putting a book down carefully. You are not throwing it away. You can pick it up again later. It helps you talk about one thing now. You can still talk about the other thing later.
This is like "〜はさておき". But "〜はさておき" is more formal. People use it more in writing. "〜はさておいて" is more common when speaking. "〜はおいといて" is a very casual spoken form. "〜はさておいて" means you will talk about something later. "〜はともかく" means you think something is not important. You want to focus on something else instead.
Use this when you want to talk about something new. You put one topic to the side. Then you can focus on a more important topic. You tell people what you will talk about next.
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