JLPT N1

Noun no ikan da

Depends on; up to

Formation

Explanation

The のいかんだ(Noun no ikan da) grammar point is used to express that something depends on a particular situation or fact. It can be translated as 'Depends on' or 'up to' in English. The construction no ikan is usually used with nouns and naru verbs.

Example sentences

  • Let's decide depending on whether he comes or not.

    Kare ga kuru no ikan de kimeyou.

  • Whether you repeat a year or not depends on the test results.

    Shiken no kekka no ikan de ryuunen ga kimarimasu.

  • I'll cancel the picnic depending on the weather.

    Tenki no ikan de wa, pikunikku o kyanseru shimasu.

  • Our next action depends on his response.

    Kare no kaitou no ikan de, wareware no tsugi no koudou ga kimaru.