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JLPT N3Expressions

～からいうと／からいえば— Speaking In Terms Of

Introduces the standard, standpoint, or aspect from which a judgment is made. It answers 'considering X, then...' and is used to evaluate something against a particular criterion. It typically follows a noun representing a viewpoint, standard, or field, not a person.

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Structure · 形

[Noun] + からいうと／からいえば／からいって

Examples · 例文

  • 経験からいうと、この仕事は難しくない。

    Keiken kara iu to, kono shigoto wa muzukashikunai.

    Speaking from experience, this job isn't difficult.

    経験 (experience) is the standard from which the judgment is made

  • 値段からいえば、この店が一番いい。

    Nedan kara ieba, kono mise ga ichiban ii.

    In terms of price, this shop is the best.

    値段 (price) is the criterion of comparison

  • 今の実力からいって、優勝は難しいだろう。

    Ima no jitsuryoku kara itte, yuushou wa muzukashii darou.

    Judging by current ability, winning will be tough.

    実力 (ability) is the basis for the conclusion

Usage notes · 注意

  • Attaches to nouns showing a standard/aspect (経験, 値段, 立場), not people.
  • To express a person's viewpoint, use からすると or にとって instead.
  • からいって is the more assertive, conclusive variant.

Commonly confused with

The JLPT rarely asks whether you recognise a pattern — it asks which of several similar patterns fits. These are the ones ～からいうと／からいえば is tested against.

vs～からすると

からいうと judges from an abstract standard or criterion (price, experience), whereas からすると judges based on a source/perspective, often a person, drawing an inference.

vs～にとって

からいうと states the basis of an evaluation ('in terms of'), while にとって marks the party for whom something is relevant ('for someone').

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