GRAMMAR DETAIL
〜から言うと
Selects one criterion among several and presents a conclusion evaluated from that perspective.
Examples
費用から言うと、この案が最も現実的だ。
In terms of cost, this proposal is the most realistic.
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安全から言うと、この道を選ぶべきだ。
From the standpoint of safety, we should choose this road.
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性能から言うと、こちらの機種のほうが優れている。
In terms of performance, this model is superior.
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Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
から言うとfollows a noun naming an evaluation criterion and introduces a judgment in those terms. - Basic usage:
性能から言うと、こちらの機種のほうが優れている。compares the models by selecting performance from among possible criteria.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Different criteria can yield different judgments
価格から言うとこちらがよいが、性能から言うとあちらがよいseparates conclusions according to the criterion. Price and performance beforeから言うとeach set the scope of their judgment.