〜からして: meaning and usage

How to form it

• noun+からして

How it is used

Two uses: (1) giving one basic example, 'to start with, even A is…, let alone the rest', often in criticism; (2) the grounds for a judgement, 'judging from A', close to 「〜からすると」.

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. あの店は、名前からして変わっている。

   That shop is unusual, starting with its name.

3. 空の色からして、午後は雨になりそうだ。

   Judging from the colour of the sky, it looks like it'll rain this afternoon.