〜からして
〜kara shite
Formation
Noun + からして
Expresses that something is exceptional, unusual, or negative based on a particular aspect or point.
When to use
からして: judging from even X alone (名前からして怪しい).
Explanation
The 〜からして grammar point is used when you want to make a conclusion or emphasize that something is exceptional (often negative or surprising) from a certain aspect or starting point. The part before からして serves as the base or clue for the judgment.
Example sentences
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From his facial expression, something bad must have happened.
Kare no kaotsuki kara shite, nanika warui koto ga atta no darou.
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Judging from the appearance of this dish, it doesn't look delicious.
Kono ryouri no mitame kara shite, oishikunasa sou da.
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Considering her test scores, it will be difficult for her to pass.
Kanojo no shiken seiseki kara shite, goukaku suru no wa muzukashii deshou.
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Judging from the title of the movie, I think it's not interesting.
Sono eiga no taitoru kara shite, omoshirokunai to omou.
Considering (Judging From)
- ～からすると〜kara suru toN2Expresses a judgment or evaluation based on a certain…
- ～にしては〜ni shite waN3Express 'for' or 'considering' in the sense of being…
- ～とみると〜to miru toN1Expresses the concept of 'when one sees it as', 'viewed…
- Noun からするNoun kara suruN1Used to indicate that something is judged, estimated, or…
Corpus examples (9)
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From that conclusion the family could be divided into two groups.
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From the way they look, I would say that they failed.
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Do as you would be done by.
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It follows from this evidence that she is innocent.
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Even the name itself is too careless.
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Do as you would be done by.
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Do to others as you would be done by.
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Do unto others as you would have others do unto you.
メアドからしてアメ公か？
Looking at his email address, would you say he's American?