Vocab Info

N1 Expressions

(こと)によるとpossibly, maybe, perhaps

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Expressions

      1.

      possibly, maybe, perhaps

      Usually written using kana alone

    All Forms

    事によると 【ことによると】

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    • Pitch Accent

    Examples

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      (こと)によると彼女(かのじょ)(だい)成功(せいこう)(おさ)めるかもしれない。

      Depending on the situation, she may possibly achieve great success. {possibly, maybe, perhaps}

      • N1

      (あめ)予報(よほう)のため、運動会(うんどうかい)(こと)によると中止(ちゅうし)になるかもしれません。

      Due to the rain forecast, the sports festival may possibly be cancelled, depending on the situation. {possibly, maybe, perhaps}

      • N1

      今日(きょう)(あさ)から(からだ)(おも)い。(こと)によると風邪(かぜ)()いたかもしれない。

      I've been feeling heavy and sluggish since this morning. Perhaps, I might have caught a cold. {possibly, maybe, perhaps}

      • N1

      正義(せいぎ)(かん)(つよ)田中(たなか)さんは、(こと)によると警察官(けいさつかん)のような職業(しょくぎょう)()いているかも…。

      Mr. Tanaka, who has a strong sense of justice, might perhaps be suited for a job like a police officer depending on the situation. {possibly, maybe, perhaps}

      • N1

      あの(とき)(たす)けてくれる(ひと)がいなかったら、(こと)によると(ぼく)()んでいたかもしれません。

      If there hadn't been someone to help me at that time, perhaps I might have died. {possibly, maybe, perhaps}

      • N1
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