Meaning & usage
ところから marks an observed situation as the evidence for a guess about something not directly seen. It is used when a speaker infers a likely situation, often followed by expressions like はずだ, だろう, ようだ or に違いない. It follows a plain form clause, very often a continuing state such as ついているところから or 積もっているところから. It should not be read as giving a direct cause, and the main clause expresses inference rather than a confirmed fact.
Example sentences 4
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電気がついているところから、誰かいるはずだ。
Judging from the lights being on, someone must be inside.
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皆が笑っているところから、うまくいったのだろう。
Judging from everyone laughing, it probably went well.
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雪が積もっているところから、かなり寒かったようだ。
Judging from the piled-up snow, it seems it was very cold.
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行列ができているところから、人気の店に違いない。
Judging from the line forming, it must be a popular shop.
