JLPT N2 Grammar
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Judging from; starting with
Category: Basis & Viewpoint
The grammar pattern 'Noun + からして' is used to provide a single example that suggests the whole situation is a certain way, or to make a judgment based on an initial observation. It often carries a negative nuance when implying that even the basics are bad. For instance, if someone says '彼のそのふてぶてしい態度、気に入らない' (His attitude is unbearable), it implies that his entire personality is unbearable. This pattern is often used to express a negative judgment or to highlight a particular aspect of a situation.
| Form | Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Noun | Noun + からして | 彼のそのふてぶてしい態度からして、気に入らない。 |
| Adjective | Adjective + からして | このレストランは、まずまずの味からして、一流だということがわかる。 |
| Noun phrase | Noun phrase + からして | プロの選手は、一般の人とは違う能力からして、勝つ確率が高い。 |
彼のそのふてぶてしい態度からして、気に入らない。
Kare no sono futetebuteshii teido kara shite, koi ni aru.
His attitude is unbearable.
彼 (kare) - he, his; その (sono) - that; ふてぶてしい (futetebuteshii) - unbearable; 態度 (teido) - attitude; からして (kara shite) - judging from; 頂く (koi ni aru) - to like, to be fond of
このレストランは、まずまずの味からして、一流だということがわかる。
Kono resutoran wa, mazu-mazu no aji kara shite, ichi-ryū da to iu koto ga wakaru.
This restaurant is good, judging from its taste.
この (kono) - this; レストラン (resutoran) - restaurant; は (wa) - topic marker; からして (kara shite) - judging from; まずまず (mazu-mazu) - mediocre; の味 (no aji) - taste; 一流 (ichi-ryū) - top-class; だ (da) - copula; という (to iu) - to say; ことがわかる (koto ga wakaru) - to be known, to be understood
プロの選手は、一般の人とは違う能力からして、勝つ確率が高い。
Puro no senshu wa, ippan no hito to wa chigau nōryoku kara shite, katsu kakuritsu ga takai.
Professional athletes are different from ordinary people in terms of their abilities.
プロの (puro no) - professional; 選手 (senshu) - athlete; は (wa) - topic marker; からして (kara shite) - judging from; 一般の人 (ippan no hito) - ordinary person; と (to) - conjunction; は (wa) - topic marker; 違う (chigau) - different; 能力 (nōryoku) - ability; が (ga) - subject marker; 高い (takai) - high
This pattern is used to provide a single example that suggests the whole situation is a certain way. It is often used in negative judgments or to highlight a particular aspect of a situation. The nuance of this pattern is often negative, implying that even the basics are bad. It is commonly used in spoken language and informal writing.
～にしては is used to express a comparison, while Noun + からして is used to provide a single example that suggests the whole situation is a certain way.
から is a particle used to indicate the reason or cause of something, while Noun + からして is used to provide a single example that suggests the whole situation is a certain way.
This pattern is used with nouns, not verbs. Using it with verbs can change the meaning and nuance of the sentence.
When using this pattern in the JLPT exam, pay attention to the nuance and context of the sentence. Make sure to use the correct form of the noun and the correct particle. Practice using this pattern in different contexts to improve your understanding and usage.
彼のそのふてぶてしい______、気に入らない。
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