から言うと | Grammar

Structure

[noun] + から言うと [noun] + から言えば [noun] + から言って [noun] + から言ったら

Description

から言うと follows a noun and names the yardstick you're judging by: "in terms of", "judging by". The noun is a criterion – price, size, experience, common sense – and the rest of the sentence is the judgement. It's often written in kana, からいうと.

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In terms of price, this store is the cheapest.

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Speaking from experience, it's better to prepare early.

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By common sense, that's impossible.

から言うと or から見ると

can follow a person and give that person's view. から言うと can't: it needs a criterion, so a person's view goes through or .

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From where I stand, I can't say I agree.

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To a parent, children are always children.

× 先生から言うと → 先生から見ると / 先生の立場から言うと

Usage notes

These go beyond から言うと itself.

から言えば, から言って, から言っても

から言えば and から言って mean the same as から言うと. から言っても adds "even": the judgement holds whichever way you measure it, and it often comes in pairs.

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In terms of nutrition, you should eat more vegetables.

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In terms of cost or time, this plan won't work.

結論から言うと

結論から言うと, "speaking from the conclusion", is a set phrase for getting straight to the point.

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To get straight to the point, the plan has been cancelled.

Examples

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In terms of taste, this dish is the best.

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Speaking from my experience, it's better to study abroad sooner rather than later.

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In terms of personality, he is suited to be a leader.

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From the standpoint of common sense, that's impossible.

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In terms of age, you're still young, so you should take on the challenge.

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From my position, I cannot say I agree.

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In terms of design, this one is better.

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Judging from ability, she will probably win.

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Whether in terms of cost or time, this plan is impossible.

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In terms of quality, Japanese products are reliable.

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In terms of grades, he is the best in the class.

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In terms of safety, this method is the most appropriate.

References

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