GRAMMAR DETAIL
〜からすると
Presents a judgment or evaluation based on a particular person, standpoint, or source of evidence.
Examples
経験豊かな技師からするとこの修理は難しくない。
From the standpoint of an experienced engineer, this repair is not difficult.
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地図からすると、この道が近そうだ。
Judging from the map, this road seems shorter.
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表情からすると、彼は結果に満足しているようだ。
Judging from his expression, he seems satisfied with the result.
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Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
からするとfollows a noun to establish a person's viewpoint or observed evidence as the basis for a judgment. - Basic usage:
表情からすると、彼は結果に満足しているようだ。infers apparent satisfaction with the result from his expression.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- A standpoint versus evidence
経験者からすると簡単だevaluates something from an experienced person's standpoint, while話し方からすると緊張しているinfers nervousness from the manner of speaking. The basis differs according to whether the preceding noun is the evaluator or the observed evidence.