〜によって(対応) ni yotte
〜によって(対応)(ni yotte)means “depending on; according to; varying with”. After a noun, 〜によって can express that something varies, differs, or is decided depending on that noun. Formation: N + によって(多く 〜によって〜が違う/変わる)
depending on; according to; varying with
N3Formation
N + によって(多く 〜によって〜が違う/変わる)
Explanation
After a noun, 〜によって can express that something varies, differs, or is decided depending on that noun. The main clause typically contains 違う, 変わる, 異なる, or 様々だ, showing case-by-case variation.
Examples
Note
Often paired with 違う/変わる/異なる/様々だ to show variation by case. Distinct from the cause meaning of によって.
FAQ
〜によって(対応) — what does it mean and how is it used?
depending on; according to; varying with. After a noun, 〜によって can express that something varies, differs, or is decided depending on that noun. The main clause typically contains 違う, 変わる, 異なる, or 様々だ, showing case-by-case variation.
〜によって(対応) — how do you form it?
N + によって(多く 〜によって〜が違う/変わる)
〜によって(対応) — any usage notes?
Often paired with 違う/変わる/異なる/様々だ to show variation by case. Distinct from the cause meaning of によって.