GrammarJLPT N2〜からして (〜kara shite)

〜からして (〜kara shite)

JLPT N2

Explanation

Expresses that something is exceptional, unusual, or negative based on a particular aspect or point.

Formation

Noun + からして

Detailed Explanation

The 〜からして grammar point is used when you want to make a conclusion or emphasize that something is exceptional (often negative or surprising) from a certain aspect or starting point. The part before からして serves as the base or clue for the judgment.

Examples

彼の顔つきからして、何か悪いことがあったのだろう。

Kare no kaotsuki kara shite, nanika warui koto ga atta no darou.

From his facial expression, something bad must have happened.

この料理の見た目からして、おいしくなさそうだ。

Kono ryouri no mitame kara shite, oishikunasa sou da.

Judging from the appearance of this dish, it doesn't look delicious.

彼女の試験成績からして、合格するのは難しいでしょう。

Kanojo no shiken seiseki kara shite, goukaku suru no wa muzukashii deshou.

Considering her test scores, it will be difficult for her to pass.

その映画のタイトルからして、面白くないと思う。

Sono eiga no taitoru kara shite, omoshirokunai to omou.

Judging from the title of the movie, I think it's not interesting.

Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.