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...
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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
He’s been looking worn out since this morning; judging from his condition, he might have caught a cold.
The rain is pouring down. Judging from the weather, it might be best to avoid going out today.
I was watching everyone prepare before the meeting. From their expressions, it seems questions will come up.
I cleaned the kids’ room. Looking at the room, there are many clues that they played there.
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