N1Evaluation and Standard

名詞 (+ の) + いかんだ / いかんで

Q: Is "Using with simple everyday verbs instead of formal nouns" correct?

No. The correct form is "Use formal nouns to emphasize the significance of the condition or factor". Using simple everyday verbs can make the sentence sound informal or casual, which is not suitable for formal statements.

Q: Is "Misplacing the particle 'no' which is optional but common after the noun" correct?

No. The correct form is "Place the particle 'no' after the noun to indicate the relationship between the noun and the outcome". Misplacing the particle 'no' can change the meaning of the sentence and make it sound less formal.

Q: Is "Confusing with ～いかんによらず (regardless of)" correct?

No. The correct form is "Use ～いかんによらず to indicate that the outcome is not affected by the condition or factor". ～いかんによらず is used to emphasize that the outcome is independent of the condition or factor, whereas ～いかんだ/いかんで highlights the dependence on the preceding noun.

Depending on; whether or not... depends on

Definition

Meaning

The grammar pattern "名詞 (+ の) + いかんだ / いかんで" is used to indicate that the outcome of a situation depends entirely on the nature or degree of the preceding noun. It is a formal expression often used in business or official statements, emphasizing the significance of the preceding noun in determining the result. This pattern is commonly used in situations where the outcome is contingent upon a specific condition or factor.

Structure

Formation Rules

Form	Pattern	Example
Masu form	名詞 + の + いかんだ / いかんで	個人の営業成績 + の + 決まること + いかんで
Te form	名詞 + の + いかんだ / いかんで (optional)	個人の営業成績 + の + 決まること + いかんで (optional)
Nai form	名詞 + の + いかん + で	個人の営業成績 + の + 決まらん + で

Examples

Example Sentences

今期のボーナスの額は、個人の営業成績いかんだ決まることになっている。

Konki no bōnassu no aki wa, kojin no eigyō seikin ikan da kimeru koto ni natteru.

The amount of the bonus for this term depends on the individual's sales performance.

今期のボーナスの額 (the amount of the bonus for this term) は、個人の営業成績 (individual's sales performance) + の (particle) + 決まること (the outcome) + いかんだ (depending on) + 決まること (the outcome) + なっている (is determined)

不採用の理由は、面接時の受け答えいかんで、採否を検討させていただきます。

Fusaiyō no riyū wa, menkai jidai no uketodoke ikan de, saihi o kanten sase te itadakimasu.

The reason for non-selection is that the response during the interview depends on the outcome, and we will carefully consider the selection.

不採用の理由 (the reason for non-selection) は、面接時の受け答え (the response during the interview) + の (particle) + 決まること (the outcome) + いかんで (depending on) + 採否を検討させていただきます (we will carefully consider the selection)

プロジェクトが成功するかどうかは、皆さんのこれからの協力いかんで。

Purojekuto ga seikō suru ka dō ka wa, minasan no korekara no kyōryoku ikan de.

Whether the project will be successful or not depends on the cooperation of everyone from now on.

プロジェクトが成功するかどうか (whether the project will be successful or not) は、皆さんのこれからの協力 (the cooperation of everyone from now on) + の (particle) + 決まること (the outcome) + いかんで (depending on)

Context

Usage Notes

This pattern is typically used in formal or official statements, such as business reports or announcements. It is used to emphasize the significance of a specific condition or factor in determining the outcome. In contrast to ～いかんによらず (regardless of), this pattern highlights the dependence on the preceding noun.

Watch out

Common Mistakes

Using with simple everyday verbs instead of formal nouns

Use formal nouns to emphasize the significance of the condition or factor

Using simple everyday verbs can make the sentence sound informal or casual, which is not suitable for formal statements.

Misplacing the particle 'no' which is optional but common after the noun

Place the particle 'no' after the noun to indicate the relationship between the noun and the outcome

Misplacing the particle 'no' can change the meaning of the sentence and make it sound less formal.

Confusing with ～いかんによらず (regardless of)

Use ～いかんによらず to indicate that the outcome is not affected by the condition or factor

～いかんによらず is used to emphasize that the outcome is independent of the condition or factor, whereas ～いかんだ/いかんで highlights the dependence on the preceding noun.

Strategy

JLPT Exam Tips

When using this pattern in the JLPT exam, pay attention to the formal tone and the emphasis on the significance of the condition or factor. Make sure to use formal nouns and the correct particle 'no' to indicate the relationship between the noun and the outcome.

In context