This phrase shows who is talking or thinking. It means 'from their point of view' or 'if you think like them'.
Noun + からすればPrimary
This phrase shows who is talking or thinking. It means 'from their point of view' or 'if you think like them'.
私からすれば、彼の提案は非常に魅力的です。
From my perspective, his proposal is extremely attractive.
猫からすれば、人間のやることは理解できないことばかりだろうね。
From a cat's perspective, the things humans do are probably just a bunch of incomprehensible actions, huh.
経営者側からすれば、コスト削減は最優先事項だった。
From the management's point of view, cost reduction was the top priority.
この程度の問題は、専門家からすれば朝飯前だろうが、初心者には難しい。
For an expert, a problem of this level is probably a piece of cake, but for a beginner, it's difficult.
当時の人々からすれば、その発明はまるで魔法のように見えたに違いない。
From the perspective of people at that time, that invention must have seemed just like magic.
This phrase shows a personal view. It is like looking at something through someone's eyes. The idea that follows is their feeling, not a hard fact.
This is like 'from X's view'. It is different from '〜にとって' (for X). '〜にとって' talks about what is important to someone. '〜からすれば' talks about their opinion. It is also like '〜にしてみれば'. But '〜にしてみれば' shows more understanding for someone. You use it mostly for people.
Use this when you want to show a different idea. You can also use it to explain why you think something. It helps you share your view clearly.
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