Noun のいかんによっては
Noun no ikan ni yotte wa
JLPT N1 Very formal, literary
Formation
Noun + のいかんによっては
Depending on the matter; depending on noun
When to use
Noun のいかんによっては: depending on X, possibly.
Explanation
The phrase のいかんによっては (no ikan ni yotte wa) is used to express the concept of 'depending on the matter or situation'. It is used to indicate that the outcome may change based on the condition or quality of the noun (matter) in question.
Example sentences
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Depending on the weather, we should postpone the picnic.
Tenki no ikan ni yotte wa, pikunikku o enki shimashou.
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You can go on to further education, depending on the result of the exam.
Shiken no kekka no ikan ni yotte wa, shingaku dekimasu.
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Depending on the situation, I will consider early retirement.
Joukyou no ikan ni yotte wa, souki taishoku o kangaemasu.
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Depending on his reaction, we will decide our next move.
Kare no hannou no ikan ni yotte wa, watashitachi no tsugi no koudou o kimemasu.
Depending On (Varies With)
- ~に応じて〜ni oujiteN2In accordance with, depending on, in response to.
- ~次第で〜shidai deN2Indicates 'depending on; based on' a certain factor or…
- ~次第です〜shidai desuN2A polite/formal way to say 'it depends on...' or 'as soon…
- ~に応えて〜ni kotaeteN2Responding to; living up to; meeting.
- Noun+のいかんだNoun no ikan daN1Depends on; up to
- Noun のいかんではNoun no ikan de waN1It depends on the Noun