Frequency rank: 2,198. – 2,199.
- depending onafter a noun
- as soon as; immediately after; uponafter a noun or the -masu stem of a verb
- as (e.g. "as one is told", "as one wishes"); whatever (e.g. "whatever is at hand")after the -masu stem of a verb
- order; program; programme; precedence
- circumstances; course of events; state of things
- reason
noun, used as a suffix
noun, used as a suffix; noun (common) (futsuumeishi); adverb (fukushi)
noun, used as a suffix
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
Forms
Generated word frames (experimental)
[Action] is taken depending on [Time]
[Situation] changes depending on [Object]
[Decision] is made based on [Event]
The [Order] changes according to the [Circumstances]
The [Order] changes based on the [Request] of [Person]
Generated definitions (experimental)
- 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")
- order; program; programme; precedence
- circumstances; course of events; state of things
- reason
This meaning indicates that something is contingent upon certain conditions or factors.
The outcome depends on the weather.
This usage refers to an action that occurs immediately following another event.
This meaning implies doing something according to someone's instructions or circumstances.
I will do as he says.
This refers to a sequence or arrangement of items or events, such as in a schedule or list.
This usage relates to the context or situation surrounding a particular event or state.
This meaning indicates the cause or explanation behind something.
Generated collocations (experimental)
しだいに次第にgraduallyしだい次第をきめる決めるto decide the orderじょうきょう状況しだい次第depending on the circumstancesしだい次第でかわる変わるto change depending onしだい次第をほうこく報告するto report the order or agendaじじょう事情しだい次第depending on the situationしだい次第をまつ待つto wait for a course of eventsしだいに次第になれる慣れるto get used to graduallyこうどう行動しだい次第depending on one's actionsおもい思いしだい次第depending on one's thoughts or feelings
Generated related terms (experimental)
しだい次第【しだい】
Refers to a condition or circumstance; it often implies dependence on certain factors or events.
じゅんじょ順序【じゅんじょ】
Refers to the sequence or order of things, implying a systematic arrangement.
じょうたい状態【じょうたい】
Refers to a state or condition; it can denote the current situation of something.
りゆう理由【りゆう】
Refers to a reason or cause for something; it explains why something happens.
ぷろぐらむプログラム【ぷろぐらむ】
Refers to a program or schedule, often used in contexts like events or computer software.
そくざ即座【そくざ】
Refers to immediate or instant action; it conveys promptness in response.
I followed the instructions immediately.
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
Example sentences
199 results
"When will you be back?" "It all depends on the weather."
I suppose that depends on how good you are. I'm counting on you!
Depending on the results both companies may be put under administrative guidance from February.
The output of E->J translation software can be improved greatly by the way the user utilises it.
It began to be light, and things were becoming visible by degrees.
As soon as I get to Hokkaido, I'll drop you a line.
As she grew up, she became more and more beautiful.