からしてeven the …; judging from
Two uses. "Even the …": the first, most basic part of something is like this, so the rest goes without saying. And "judging from": one sign, and what you make of it.
even the …
This hotel is luxurious, right from the lobby.
judging from
Judging from the tone of voice, it doesn't sound like a joke.
How to form it
Noun + からして
The same in both uses.
| Before it | After it | |
|---|---|---|
| Even the … | The first thing you meet, or whoever should set the example: 名前, 玄関, リーダー | A verdict on the whole: 変だ, 豪華だ |
| Judging from | A sign: 口ぶり, 表情, 価格 | A guess: ようだ, らしい, だろう |
Even the …
Often a complaint, though it praises too.
Even the name of that shop is odd.
That film was dull right from the opening scene.
When even the leader isn't interested, there is no way the team will pull together.
Judging from
In this use からすると says much the same.
Judging from the way he talks, he seems to know something.
Going by the way he speaks, he is probably not from around here.
Even the title of this book sounds interesting.
Both at once: the first thing you meet, and your evidence for the rest.
Whose view, or what evidence?
Three of these fit one sentence, each with its own point.
After a person: you imagine how things feel in their place. Not for your own opinion.
Put yourself in the parents' place: a child living alone is a worry.
としてはN2
After a person or an organization, often yourself (私としては): where they stand. After a category: "for a …" (新人としては).
As a parent, I worry about my child living alone.
After a person, yourself included: how things look from there (but not から言うと). After evidence: "judging from" (この結果からすると).
Seen from the parents' side, a child living alone is a worry.
ところを見るとN2
After a clause, not a noun: what you saw for yourself. Your guess follows.
The lights are off, so it looks as if nobody is home.
Close neighbours
をはじめN2
Also "starting with", but it only names the best-known member of a group. No verdict, no guess.
Exhibitions of traditional crafts will be held in Kyoto and elsewhere across Kansai.
Check yourself
1What is this person telling you about the restaurant?
この
Choose an answer to see why.
2Which one fits?
( )から
Choose an answer to see why.
More sentences
This inn has charm, right from the entrance.
At that company, even the way reception dealt with us was sloppy.
The new product feels expensive, right from the box.
Judging from the look on his face, he doesn't seem happy with the result.
Judging from the price, this doesn't look like something made for beginners.
Judging from what the guests are wearing, it seems to be quite a formal ceremony.
Judging from the size of the footprints, the culprit is probably an adult.