JLPT N2 Viewpoint and judging from appearance
から見ると, からすると, and から言うと set the standpoint for a judgment, while からして points to one telling detail. ところを見ると draws a conclusion from observed evidence, げ and かのように describe how things look, and にしたら shows another person's perspective. からして is easy to confuse with からすると, but it often implies "even this one detail".
11 N2 grammar points in this group
げ (ge): looks like; seems like; appears to
Use げ when you want to express that someone's outward appearance, expression, or manner suggests a certain feeling or state.
彼女は嬉しげに笑った。 — She smiled happily.
かのように (ka no you ni): as if; just like
Use かのように when you want to express that an action or state is described as if it were a certain way, often with unreality or pretense.
彼は何も知らないかのように振る舞った。 — He acted as if he knew nothing.
とか (toka de): I heard that; because apparently
Use とか（で） when you want to report hearsay or a reason heard from someone.
彼は体調が悪いとかで、今日は休みです。 — I heard he is feeling unwell, so he is absent today.
から見ると (kara miru to): from the point of view of; by the look of; judging from
Use から見ると（からみると） when you want to express that a judgment or inference is made based on observable evidence or a specific viewpoint.
外見から見ると、彼はとても若く見える。 — Judging from his appearance, he looks very young.
からすると / からすれば (kara suru to): judging from; considering; by the look of
Use からすると / からすれば when you want to express that a conclusion or prediction is formed based on available evidence and circumstances.
彼の実力からすると、合格は間違いないだろう。 — Judging from his ability, he's sure to pass.
から言うと (kara iu to): in terms of; from the point of view of
Use から言うと（からいうと） when you want to express that the speaker evaluates or judges something from a specific angle or criterion.
私の経験から言うと、この方法が一番効率的だ。 — Speaking from my experience, this method is the most efficient.
からして (kara shite): judging from; based on; since; from; even
Use からして when you want to express that even a single detail or first impression is enough to form a strong judgment.
名前からして、この店は面白そうだ。 — Judging from the name alone, this shop looks interesting.
ところを見ると (tokoro o miru to): judging from
Use ところを見ると when you want to make a judgment based on observed evidence.
彼の表情を見ると、結果はよかったようだ。 — Judging from his expression, the result seems to have been good.
にしたら / にすれば (ni shitara ni sureba): from one's perspective
Use にしたら / にすれば when you want to show how something looks or feels from someone's point of view.
親にしたら、子どもの安全が一番大切だ。 — From a parent's perspective, a child's safety is most important.
の上では (no ue de wa): from the viewpoint of; according to
Use の上では when you want to limit a statement to a particular document, rule, or viewpoint.
法律の上では、問題はない。 — From a legal standpoint, there is no problem.
上 (jou): for the sake of; from the standpoint of; as a matter of; in terms of
Use 上（じょう） when you want to express that something is considered from a particular standpoint, domain, or basis.
安全上の問題はありません。 — There are no safety issues.
More JLPT N2 grammar groups
- Conditionals and preconditions (10)
- Contrast and concession (17)
- Cause, reason, and "no wonder" (16)
- Obligation, advice, and no choice (15)
- Feelings, resolve, and exclamations (15)
- Possibility, risk, and certainty (14)
- Negation and "far from" (12)
- Limits, exceptions, and minimums (14)
- Adding, listing, and connecting ideas (19)
- Timing: as soon as, since, in the end (15)
- Change, manner, and degree (21)
- Relational phrases: based on, regardless of (19)