から言うと
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から言うと
kara iu to
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in terms of; from the point of view of
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JLPT Level
N2
Upper-Intermediate · Academic & formal usage
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kara iu to
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51041
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📝 Usage Notes
in terms of; from the point of view of
📖 How to use it
Expresses the perspective or basis from which a judgment is made, meaning 'in terms of' or 'from the standpoint of'.
Attaches to
Attach to a noun (or noun phrase) directly: noun + から言うと.
This pattern is used to state that you are considering something from a particular angle or viewpoint. It often appears when giving opinions, evaluations, or comparisons. It is similar to saying 'from the perspective of ~' in English. The noun can be abstract (like 'experience' or 'health') or concrete (like 'a company' or 'a country'). Note that it is not used for expressing a person's direct speech or thoughts, but rather for indicating a basis for judgment.
経験から言うと、この仕事はやりがいがある。
Keiken kara iu to, kono shigoto wa yarigai ga aru.
From my experience, this job is rewarding.
値段から言うと、このレストランは少し高い。
Nedan kara iu to, kono resutoran wa sukoshi takai.
In terms of price, this restaurant is a bit expensive.
健康から言うと、毎日運動するのがいい。
Kenkou kara iu to, mainichi undou suru no ga ii.
From a health standpoint, it's good to exercise every day.
Not から見ると (kara miru to)
Both mean 'from the perspective of', but から言うと focuses on what one says/judges based on a viewpoint, while から見ると is more about how something appears when observed from a certain angle. For example, 私から言うと (speaking for myself) vs. 私から見ると (as I see it).
Register
Neutral and commonly used in both spoken and written Japanese, though slightly more formal than casual conversation.
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から言うと
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What does the grammar pattern から言うと mean?
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In terms of; from the point of view of
What JLPT level is から言うと?
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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 から言うと in a sentence?
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Attach から言うと (kara iu 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 から言うと formal or casual Japanese?
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から言うと is used in formal or written contexts. You will see it mainly in written texts, news, business Japanese and academic contexts.
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