judging from ~, starting with ~

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Explanation

Gives evidence for judgment or lists first example.

[Noun] + からして

服装からして、金持ちだろう。

Fukusou kara shite, kanemochi darou.

Judging from his clothes, he's probably rich.

名前からして変だ。

Namae kara shite hen da.

Starting with the name, it's strange.

Can mean "judging from" or "starting with".

～ならいざ知らず

~ might be one thing, but; leaving ~ aside

～てやまない

earnestly wish/hope, never stop ~ing

～をものともせずに

not being daunted by ~, in spite of ~

～んがため(に)

in order to ~, for the purpose of ~ (formal/literary)

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Last updated: Jan 10

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