Vocabulary

What does ことによると (kotoniyoruto) mean?

ことによると means depending on the situation, possibly.

Quick facts
Readingことによると
Romajikotoniyoruto
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
ことによると
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkkotoniyoruto

depending on the situation, possibly

Example sentences

  • Depending on the situation, tomorrow might be a day off.

  • It's possible that he won't come.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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