“By extension” in Japanese
Short answer
By extension in Japanese is “延いては” (hiitewa). Full meaning: by extension, in turn, by the same token, in addition, as well, consequently.
Other ways to say “By extension” in Japanese
延いて
hiite by extension, in turn, by the same token, in addition, as well, consequently
ひいては
hiitewa by extension, in turn, by the same token, in addition, as well, consequently
転じて
tenjite by the way, meanwhile, on the other hand, by extension
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