～から言うと
〜kara iuto
JLPT N2 Neutral
Formation
Noun + から言うと (common), [Verb-casual / Adjective + から言って] (less common)
Express a judgment or opinion based on a specific criterion; 'speaking from', 'in terms of', 'from the viewpoint of'.
When to use
Neutral "speaking from.../judging by...".
Explanation
The ～から言うと grammar point is used to express a judgment or opinion based on a specific criterion or aspect. It can be translated as 'speaking from', 'in terms of', or 'from the viewpoint of' in English. It is most commonly used with nouns, although you may occasionally see other forms (like adjectives).
Example sentences
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Speaking from the viewpoint of price, this product is the best deal.
Nedan kara iuto, kono shouhin ga mottomo otoku desu.
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In terms of taste, I think this restaurant is delicious.
Aji kara itte, kono resutoran wa oishii to omoimasu.
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Speaking from the perspective of convenience, this apartment is in the best location.
Benrisa kara itte, kono apaato wa saiteki na basho ni arimasu.
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From the viewpoint of health, it is important to exercise every day.
Kenkou kara iuto, mainichi undou suru koto ga taisetsu desu.
Perspective (From The Standpoint Of)
Corpus examples (10)
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He is a diligent student, as students go.
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From our point of view, his proposal is reasonable.
倫理の点から言うと、技術関連の大原則は「現在への責任」だが、「未来への責任」という新しい考え方が出てきた。
From an ethical point of view, the great principle of technology is "responsibility to the present" but the new way of thinking, "responsibility to the future" has emerged.
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Say the alphabet backwards.
私たちはその教授が昔から言っているしゃれにうんざりしている。
We are tired of the professor's old joke.
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From my own experience, illness often comes from sleeplessness.
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Please say the alphabet in reverse.
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I'm saying this out of kindness.
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I'm saying this out of kindness.
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I say this from my own experience.