“Depending on” in Japanese
Short answer
Depending on in Japanese is “次第” (shidai). Full meaning: depending on; as soon as, immediately after, upon; as (e.g. "as one is told", "as one wishes"), whatever (e.g. "whatever is at hand").
Other ways to say “Depending on” in Japanese
しだい
shidai depending on; as soon as, immediately after, upon; as (e.g. "as one is told", "as one wishes"), whatever (e.g. "whatever is at hand")
如何で
ikande depending on ...
に応じて
nioujite depending on, dependent on
倚藉
isha relying on, depending on
如何によって
ikanniyotte depending on ...
応じて
oujite in proportion to, according to, depending on
頼み
tanomi request, favor, favour; reliance, dependence, trust, hope; depending on, dependent upon, relying on
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