「〜ところを見ると」- Inference from Observation

Explanation

「〜ところを見ると」 is a Japanese grammatical structure used to infer a situation based on a specific observation or sign, meaning "from the looks of it" or "judging from." This pattern is often used to deduce a result or fact by observing a particular scene or behavior.

Grammar Pattern

Grammar Point	Connection	Explanation
〜ところを見ると	Verb plain form + ところを見ると Verb te-form + ところを見ると Verb dictionary form + ところを見ると	From the looks of it Judging from

Basic Usage

「〜ところを見ると」 is used to infer a situation based on a specific behavior or scene. Here are some examples:

• 彼かれは朝あさからニコニコしているところを見ると、何なにかいい事情じじょうがあるんだ。
• Kare wa asa kara nikoniko shite iru tokoro o miru to, nanika ii jijou ga aru nda.
• Judging from the fact that he’s been smiling since morning, something good must have happened.
  

• 急きゅうに逃にげ出だしたところを見ると、何なにかやましいやましいことがあるのだろう。
• Kyuu ni nigedashita tokoro o miru to, nanika yamashii koto ga aru no darou.
• From the way he suddenly ran away, he must have something to hide.
  

Real-Life Scenarios

Here are some real-life conversation examples to help understand the usage of 「〜ところを見ると」:

• Conversation 1
  • A: 田中たなかさん、朝あさからずっと笑顔えがおですね。
  • B: はい、彼かれが朝あさからニコニコしているところを見ると、何なにかいい事情じじょうがあるんでしょう。
  • A: Tanaka-san has been smiling since morning.
  • B: Yes, judging from the fact that he’s been smiling since morning, something good must have happened.
    
• Conversation 2
  • A: 彼かれ、急きゅうに逃にげ出だしたね。
  • B: そうですね、急きゅうに逃にげ出だしたところを見ると、何なにかやましいやましいことがあるのかもしれない。
  • A: He suddenly ran away, didn’t he?
  • B: Yes, from the way he suddenly ran away, he might have something to hide.
    

Summary

「〜ところを見ると」 is a commonly used Japanese expression for making inferences based on specific behaviors or signs. Mastering this structure will help you accurately express deductions and judgments in everyday conversations.