おいて

expression

except; other than; no other than

Used in the pattern 〜を措いて to single out someone or something as the only option. Often followed by a negative or rhetorical statement. The kanji 措 is rare in modern writing; the kana form おいて is strongly preferred.

See also: をおいて

• 彼かれを措おいてこの仕し事ごとを任まかせられる人ひとはいない。

  There is no one other than him who can be entrusted with this job.

• この問もん題だいを解かい決けつできるのは、あなたを措おいて他ほかにいない。

  There is no one else but you who can solve this problem.