Decoded Slug: 〜からして (〜kara shite)
Japanese JLPT Grammar Point
〜からして (〜kara shite)
〜からして (〜kara shite)
Short explanation:
Expresses that something is exceptional, unusual or negative from a certain aspect or point.
Formation:
Noun + からして
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.
Long explanation:
The 〜からして grammar point is used to emphasize that something is exceptional, unusual, or negative based on a particular aspect or point. Usually, this basis or starting point is mentioned before からして, and the conclusion or judgment is made thereafter.
