At a glance
Number + counter + からある means "as much as" or "no less than" a large amount. It is used to stress that a size, weight, length or distance is big.
[Number + counter] からある + Noun
彼は50キロからある荷物を一人で運んだ。 He carried a load of no less than 50 kilos by himself.
How to form it
からある attaches to a number with a counter and usually comes right before the noun it describes.
| Attaches to | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 50キロからある荷物 | a load of 50 kilos or more |
| Length | 2メートルからある魚 | a fish as long as 2 meters |
| Distance | 10キロからある道のり | a journey of no less than 10 km |
| 高さ・長さ・重さ + number | 高さ30メートルからある木 | a tree as tall as 30 meters |
Register: somewhat formal. It is more common in writing and news than in casual chat.