judging from; considering (からすると) – Japanese Grammar からすると (kara suru to)

Q: What JLPT level is からすると?

JLPT N2 — Upper-Intermediate · Academic & formal usage

Q: How do you use からすると in a sentence?

Attach からすると to the appropriate verb or noun form. Judging from; considering

Q: Is からすると formal or casual Japanese?

からすると is typically used in formal or written Japanese contexts.

からすると

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kara suru to

judging from; considering

ないことには～ない nai koto niwa~nai に限って ni kagitte かのように ka no you ni でしかない de shika nai より [2] yori もの / もん mono / mon ばかりに bakari ni のももっともだ no mo motto mo da それなのに sore na noni たまえ tamae 一気に ikki ni あるいは aruiwa だけあって dake atte いきなり ikinari に際して ni saishite ことなく koto naku 得ない enai ということは to iu koto wa 一方で ippou de まい mai ないことには～ない nai koto niwa~nai に限って ni kagitte かのように ka no you ni でしかない de shika nai より [2] yori もの / もん mono / mon ばかりに bakari ni のももっともだ no mo motto mo da それなのに sore na noni たまえ tamae 一気に ikki ni あるいは aruiwa だけあって dake atte いきなり ikinari に際して ni saishite ことなく koto naku 得ない enai ということは to iu koto wa 一方で ippou de まい mai

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からすると

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judging from; considering

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JLPT Level N2

Upper-Intermediate · Academic & formal usage

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📝 Usage Notes

judging from; considering

📖 How to use it

Judging from evidence or facts, used to express a conclusion or assessment.

Attaches to Attaches to nouns: noun + からすると.

This pattern means 'judging from' or 'considering (the evidence)'. It is used when you make an inference or evaluation based on some observable fact or situation. The noun is typically something concrete like a person's appearance, a situation, or data. For example, if someone looks tired, you might say '顔色からすると、疲れているみたいだ。' The pattern often appears in sentences where the speaker gives their opinion or guess based on the evidence.

からすると is fairly neutral in register and can be used in both speaking and writing, though in casual conversation you might hear からすると or から見ると. It is not as formal as からして, but it is not rude either. It is a standard N2 pattern used in news, essays, and daily speech.

彼の態度からすると、今回の話はうまくいかなかったようだ。

Kare no taido kara suru to, konkai no hanashi wa umaku ikanakatta you da.

Judging from his attitude, it seems the discussion this time didn't go well.

あの店の値段からすると、味はまあまあだろう。

Ano mise no nedan kara suru to, aji wa maa maa darou.

Considering the prices at that restaurant, the food is probably just so-so.

彼女の経験からすると、この問題は簡単に解決できるはずだ。

Kanojo no keiken kara suru to, kono mondai wa kantan ni kaiketsu dekiru hazu da.

Judging from her experience, she should be able to solve this problem easily.

Not から見るとから見ると means 'viewing from the perspective of', often used for appearance or viewpoint, while からすると means 'judging from evidence'. For example, '彼の立場から見ると' (from his position) is natural, but 'からすると' would imply judging based on his position as evidence.

Register Neutral; used in both spoken and written Japanese, but slightly more common in explanatory or analytical contexts.

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judging from; based on; since; from

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the grammar pattern からすると mean? ▼

Judging from; considering

What JLPT level is からすると? ▼

Nihoner currently groups this pattern under JLPT N2 — Upper-Intermediate · Academic & formal usage. Use the level label as study guidance rather than a prediction of what will appear on an exam.

How do you use からすると in a sentence? ▼

Attach からすると (kara suru to) to the appropriate verb or noun form as described in the usage notes. Then try writing two original sentences — one about yourself and one about something around you.

Is からすると formal or casual Japanese? ▼

からすると is used in formal or written contexts. You will see it mainly in written texts, news, business Japanese and academic contexts.

How can I remember からすると long-term? ▼

Use the flashcard on this page for active recall — see the pattern, reconstruct the usage from memory, then flip. Follow with the 4-choice quiz to distinguish it from similar patterns. Review later the same day and again over the following days. Writing original sentences can help you practise using the pattern in context.