〜から言えば (〜からいえば): This phrase means 'from the point of view of...' or 'speaking for...'. You use it to share an opinion from a certain person or group.

〜から言えば

This phrase means 'from the point of view of...' or 'speaking for...'. You use it to share an opinion from a certain person or group.

N2 KMT6NeutralStandardAdverbial ConstructionMixedFormal Perspective Or StandardGrammar

Noun + から言えばPrimary

This phrase means 'from the point of view of...' or 'speaking for...'. You use it to share an opinion from a certain person or group.

味から言えばA店のラーメンが一番だが、値段から言えばB店の方がいい。

In terms of taste, store A's ramen is the best, but in terms of price, store B is better.

NeutralNon PastAffirmativeClause InitialDeclarativeFood & Dining

親の立場から言えば、子供の将来を心配しないわけにはいかない。

From a parent's standpoint, one cannot help but worry about their child's future.

FormalNon PastNegativeClause InitialNecessityFamily & Relationships

私の経験から言えば、あの試験はかなり難しかったです。

Speaking from my experience, that exam was quite difficult.

PolitePastAffirmativeClause InitialDeclarativeEducation

このプロジェクトは、費用の面から言えば、少し難しいかもしれない。

This project, from a cost perspective, might be a little difficult.

NeutralNon PastAffirmativeMid SentenceConjecturalBusiness & Finance

正直なところ、僕の立場から言えば、その提案には賛成できないんだ。

To be honest, from my position, I can't agree with that proposal.

CasualNon PastNegativeMid SentenceAbilityWork & Career

This phrase is like saying, "From my point of view..." It shows you are judging something in a certain way. Someone else might see it differently.

This is for giving your opinion. It is like 'kara miru to'. But 'kara miru to' is more about watching something. It is not like 'kara suru to'. 'Kara suru to' is for guessing something based on clues. For example, you would not use this to say 'He looks angry from his face'.

Don't use this when talking from a simple object's view. For example, you cannot say "From the desk's point of view..."

Less formal alternatives(2)

〜上（は）

This means "since" or "now that something is true." You use it to say that because of one thing, something else must happen.

〜に照らして (〜にてらして)

This means "in light of X" or "according to X." You use it when you judge something based on a rule or a fact.

条件形 (えば)

This grammar means 'if' or 'when'. You use it for things that are generally true. You also use it for advice or ideas.

〜から (origin)

This word shows where something starts. It can be a place, a time, or an order. It means 'from'.

〜から見れば / 〜から見ると

This phrase shows whose opinion you are sharing. It means 'from someone's point of view' or 'if you look at it from someone's side'.

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〜から言えば

This phrase means 'from the point of view of...' or 'speaking for...'. You use it to share an opinion from a certain person or group.

N2 KMT6NeutralStandardAdverbial ConstructionMixedFormal Perspective Or StandardGrammar

Noun + から言えばPrimary

This phrase means 'from the point of view of...' or 'speaking for...'. You use it to share an opinion from a certain person or group.

味から言えばA店のラーメンが一番だが、値段から言えばB店の方がいい。

In terms of taste, store A's ramen is the best, but in terms of price, store B is better.

NeutralNon PastAffirmativeClause InitialDeclarativeFood & Dining

親の立場から言えば、子供の将来を心配しないわけにはいかない。

From a parent's standpoint, one cannot help but worry about their child's future.

FormalNon PastNegativeClause InitialNecessityFamily & Relationships

私の経験から言えば、あの試験はかなり難しかったです。

Speaking from my experience, that exam was quite difficult.

PolitePastAffirmativeClause InitialDeclarativeEducation

このプロジェクトは、費用の面から言えば、少し難しいかもしれない。

This project, from a cost perspective, might be a little difficult.

NeutralNon PastAffirmativeMid SentenceConjecturalBusiness & Finance

正直なところ、僕の立場から言えば、その提案には賛成できないんだ。

To be honest, from my position, I can't agree with that proposal.

CasualNon PastNegativeMid SentenceAbilityWork & Career

This phrase is like saying, "From my point of view..." It shows you are judging something in a certain way. Someone else might see it differently.

Don't use this when talking from a simple object's view. For example, you cannot say "From the desk's point of view..."

Less formal alternatives(2)

〜上（は）

This means "since" or "now that something is true." You use it to say that because of one thing, something else must happen.

〜に照らして (〜にてらして)

This means "in light of X" or "according to X." You use it when you judge something based on a rule or a fact.

条件形 (えば)

This grammar means 'if' or 'when'. You use it for things that are generally true. You also use it for advice or ideas.

〜から (origin)

This word shows where something starts. It can be a place, a time, or an order. It means 'from'.

〜から見れば / 〜から見ると

This phrase shows whose opinion you are sharing. It means 'from someone's point of view' or 'if you look at it from someone's side'.

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〜から言えば

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〜から言えば

Patterns1

Meaning

Examples5

Nuance1

Contrasts1

Restrictions1

Compare with2

Less formal alternatives(2)

Prerequisites3

Track your mastery