〜からして: This means 'judging from' or 'based on'. You use it to show what evidence you are using to make a guess.

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〜からして

This means 'judging from' or 'based on'. You use it to show what evidence you are using to make a guess.

N2 KMT7NeutralStandardCompound ParticleMixedIn Light Of A FactGrammar

Noun + からしてPrimary

This means 'judging from' or 'based on'. You use it to show what evidence you are using to make a guess.

あの選手の走り方からして、まだ本気を出していないことがわかる。

Judging from the way that athlete is running, you can tell they aren't going all out yet.

NeutralNon PastAffirmativeMid SentenceEvidentialSports & Martial Arts

彼の話し方からして、育ちがいいのだろうと感じました。

Judging from the way he spoke, I felt that he must have had a good upbringing.

PolitePastAffirmativeMid SentenceConjecturalFamily & Relationships

あのレストランは、入り口の雰囲気からして、あまり期待できない。

Judging from the atmosphere of the entrance alone, you can't expect much from that restaurant.

NeutralNon PastNegativeMid SentenceAbilityFood & Dining

このアニメ、タイトルからして面白そうだよね。

This anime looks interesting, starting with just the title, doesn't it?

CasualNon PastAffirmativeMid SentenceEvidentialAnime & Manga

これまでのデータからして、この計画が成功する確率は低いと言わざるを得ない。

Based on the data so far, we have no choice but to say that the probability of this plan succeeding is low.

FormalNon PastAffirmativeClause InitialNecessityBusiness & Finance Science & Math

This phrase often points out something bad. It shows one small bad thing. This makes you think everything else is also bad. It's like seeing a rotten apple. You then think the whole basket of apples is bad.

This is like "judging from" or "based on". It is similar to "〜からすると". But "〜からして" can show how you feel more. "〜からすると" is more about facts. "〜からして" is also used in everyday talk. It is not as formal as "〜に鑑みて".

Don't use this when you talk about verbs or adjectives. For example, you cannot say "食べるからして" (from eating). You must use a noun.

Often confused with(1)

〜からすると / 〜からすれば

You use this when you say what you think. It shows what you are basing your idea on. It is like saying 'from the point of view of...' or 'looking at it from...'.

Contrasts with(1)

〜かわきりに（して）

This means "starting with" something. It shows that many similar things will happen after the first one.

Less formal alternatives(3)

〜に鑑みて（かんがみて）

This phrase means "because of" or "considering." You use it when you make a serious choice based on something important.

〜を踏まえて（ふまえて）

This means you are doing something after thinking about a fact. You use it when you consider something before acting.

〜をはじめ（として）

This grammar shows one main example. It means "starting with this one." It also means there are other similar things.

〜から

This word tells you the reason for something. It is like saying 'because' or 'so' in English. It connects an action to its cause.

〜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'.

〜からすると

You use this when you make a guess or decision. Your guess is based on something you know or see. It means 'judging from' or 'looking at it from'.

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Dictionary

〜からして

This means 'judging from' or 'based on'. You use it to show what evidence you are using to make a guess.

N2 KMT7NeutralStandardCompound ParticleMixedIn Light Of A FactGrammar

Noun + からしてPrimary

This means 'judging from' or 'based on'. You use it to show what evidence you are using to make a guess.

あの選手の走り方からして、まだ本気を出していないことがわかる。

Judging from the way that athlete is running, you can tell they aren't going all out yet.

NeutralNon PastAffirmativeMid SentenceEvidentialSports & Martial Arts

彼の話し方からして、育ちがいいのだろうと感じました。

Judging from the way he spoke, I felt that he must have had a good upbringing.

PolitePastAffirmativeMid SentenceConjecturalFamily & Relationships

あのレストランは、入り口の雰囲気からして、あまり期待できない。

Judging from the atmosphere of the entrance alone, you can't expect much from that restaurant.

NeutralNon PastNegativeMid SentenceAbilityFood & Dining

このアニメ、タイトルからして面白そうだよね。

This anime looks interesting, starting with just the title, doesn't it?

CasualNon PastAffirmativeMid SentenceEvidentialAnime & Manga

これまでのデータからして、この計画が成功する確率は低いと言わざるを得ない。

Based on the data so far, we have no choice but to say that the probability of this plan succeeding is low.

FormalNon PastAffirmativeClause InitialNecessityBusiness & Finance Science & Math

Don't use this when you talk about verbs or adjectives. For example, you cannot say "食べるからして" (from eating). You must use a noun.

Often confused with(1)

〜からすると / 〜からすれば

You use this when you say what you think. It shows what you are basing your idea on. It is like saying 'from the point of view of...' or 'looking at it from...'.

Contrasts with(1)

〜かわきりに（して）

This means "starting with" something. It shows that many similar things will happen after the first one.

Less formal alternatives(3)

〜に鑑みて（かんがみて）

This phrase means "because of" or "considering." You use it when you make a serious choice based on something important.

〜を踏まえて（ふまえて）

This means you are doing something after thinking about a fact. You use it when you consider something before acting.

〜をはじめ（として）

This grammar shows one main example. It means "starting with this one." It also means there are other similar things.

〜から

This word tells you the reason for something. It is like saying 'because' or 'so' in English. It connects an action to its cause.

〜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'.

〜からすると

You use this when you make a guess or decision. Your guess is based on something you know or see. It means 'judging from' or 'looking at it from'.

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〜からして

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