Translation guide
Expresses a conclusion, inference, or guess based on evidence or observation. Japanese uses several patterns depending on the source of information and level of certainty.
To express a judgment or inference drawn from direct observation, information, or general knowledge.
Used to indicate a judgment based on a specific piece of information or observation. Often translates to 'judging from' or 'considering'.
Judging from the way he speaks, he seems nervous.
Judging from the look of the sky, it looks like rain.
Literally 'looking from', used to express a judgment based on visual evidence or a particular standpoint.
Judging from his clothes, he doesn't seem to be rich.
Used when making a judgment based on a specific observed situation or action. Often followed by a conjecture.
Judging from the fact that he's in a hurry, something must have happened.
A more formal and explicit way to say 'judging from'. Common in written or analytical contexts.
Judging from the data, this method is the most effective.
To express a judgment based on typical patterns, past experience, or common sense.
Used to state a conclusion based on general knowledge, experience, or typical characteristics. Often translates to 'speaking from' or 'judging from'.
Judging from my experience, this work will be finished in a week.
Judging from his personality, he wouldn't do such a thing.
Emphasizes that even a single aspect or example is enough to form a judgment. Often used for negative evaluations.
Judging from his attitude alone, you can tell he's not motivated.
To express a judgment based on visible or superficial evidence.
Literally 'from what I see', used to give a tentative judgment based on appearance. Often followed by 'ようだ' or 'そうだ'.
Judging from appearances, he seems fine.
Judging from what I see, there doesn't seem to be a problem.
Explicitly 'judging from outward appearance'. More formal and less common in casual speech.
All three can translate to 'judging from', but they have different nuances. からすると is the most general and can be used for any kind of basis. から見ると emphasizes visual or observable evidence. から言うと is used when speaking from a particular standpoint, such as experience or common knowledge.
Judging from the weather forecast, it will be sunny tomorrow.
Judging from his expression, he looks happy.
Judging from my intuition, this plan won't work.
Do not directly translate 'judging from' as 判断して (handan shite) in most conversational contexts. It sounds overly formal and unnatural. Use the patterns above instead.
Judging from his accent, he's from Osaka.
Judging from the way she talks, she must be well-educated.
Judging from his appearance, he looks like he's in his 40s.