synonym Comparative
次第
VS
〜によって
Differences Between "次第" and "〜によって"
Option A
次第
Meaning
depending on, as soon as, circumstances
Reading
しだい (shidai)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
天候次第で計画が変わる可能性があります。
The plan might change depending on the weather.
Option B
〜によって
Meaning
by (means of), due to, depending on
Reading
〜によって (ni yotte)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
この絵は有名な画家によって描かれました。
This painting was drawn by a famous artist.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(depending on, as soon as, circumstances)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 次第: Has multiple uses: 1. (N+次第) 'depending on X'. 2. (Vます+次第) 'as soon as X happens'. 3. 'circumstances' or 'it's up to (someone)'.
- 〜によって: Can express the method/means, the cause/reason, or that something varies based on a condition. Often used in formal or passive voice sentences.
- 次第: Has multiple uses: 1. (N+次第) 'depending on X'. 2. (Vます+次第) 'as soon as X happens'. 3. 'circumstances' or 'it's up to (someone)'.
- 〜によって: Can express the method/means, the cause/reason, or that something varies based on a condition. Often used in formal or passive voice sentences.
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