JLPT N1 grammar

〜からしてmeaning and usage

Meaning

  1. Judging from A; considering A.
  2. Starting with A; even A (implying that the same applies to the rest).

How to form it

  • nounからして

How it is used

① Gives the basis for a judgement (「話し方からして」). ② Names the most basic item to say 'even A is like this, let alone the rest', usually critical. Sense ① is close to 「からすると」, sense ② to 「さえ」.

Examples

  1. あいつの話からして、 どうも彼女とうまく行ってないみたいだな。

    Judging from what he said, it looks like things aren't going well with his girlfriend.

  2. このチームは、あいさつの声からして元気がない。

    This team has no energy, starting with the way they say hello.

  3. あの話し方からして、彼は関西の出身だろう。

    Judging from the way he talks, he's probably from the Kansai region.

About the example 1. Because of A, B is a natural conclusion. 2. Considering A...; Thinking about A...