N2139/217

ところを見ると

Vるところを見るとV-ているところを見るとNのところを見るとところを見ると

Meanings

  • Judging from
  • Seeing that
  • From the current situation, it seems that...
  • Considering how things are, it looks like...

About this pattern

Explanation

Used to make a inference or assumption about a person’s condition, situation, or likely outcome based on what you observe in the present. It often carries a sense of caution or speculation, and can imply that the speaker is drawing a tentative conclusion from clues or evidence in the current circumstances.

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Example sentences

彼は今朝からぐったりしている。彼の様子を見ると、風邪をひいているのかもしれない。

He’s been looking worn out since this morning; judging from his condition, he might have caught a cold.

雨が強く降っている。天気の様子を見ると、今日は外出を控えたほうがよさそうだ。

The rain is pouring down. Judging from the weather, it might be best to avoid going out today.

会議の前にみんなの準備を見ていた。参加者の様子を見ると、質問が出そうだ。

I was watching everyone prepare before the meeting. From their expressions, it seems questions will come up.

子どもの部屋を片付けた。部屋の様子を見ると、遊んだ形跡が多い。

I cleaned the kids’ room. Looking at the room, there are many clues that they played there.