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English - Japanese
Depend
dəˈpɛnd
Extremely common
900 - 1000
900 - 1000
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
依存する (いぞんする), 頼る (たよる), ～に基づく (～にもとづく), 頼りにする (よりどころにする)
Depend meanings in Japanese
依存する (いぞんする)
Example:
Children depend on their parents for support.
子供は親にサポートを依存しています。
The project depends on funding.
そのプロジェクトは資金に依存しています。
Usage: Formal/InformalContext: Used in situations where someone relies on someone else or something for support or resources.
Note: This is the most common meaning of 'depend'. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
頼る (たよる)
Example:
You can depend on me to help you.
私に頼れば、あなたを助けますよ。
He depends on his friends for advice.
彼は友達にアドバイスを頼っています。
Usage: InformalContext: Used more in conversational contexts to express reliance on people.
Note: This term is more casual and commonly used in everyday conversations.
～に基づく (～にもとづく)
Example:
The outcome depends on the decisions we make.
結果は私たちの決定に基づいています。
Your success depends on your effort.
あなたの成功はあなたの努力に基づいています。
Usage: FormalContext: Used in discussions about conditions or criteria that affect a situation.
Note: This meaning emphasizes a condition or basis rather than personal reliance.
頼りにする (よりどころにする)
Example:
They depend on their coach for guidance.
彼らはコーチに頼りにしています。
Many depend on technology for daily tasks.
多くの人が日常の仕事に技術を頼りにしています。
Usage: InformalContext: Used in contexts where someone or something is a source of guidance or support.
Note: This phrase has a nuance of trust and reliance, often used in more personal contexts.
Depend's synonyms
rely
To rely means to depend on someone or something for help, support, or assistance.
Example: I rely on my friends for support.
Note: Rely is often used when there is a sense of trust or confidence in the person or thing being depended on.
count on
To count on someone or something means to trust them to do what is expected or needed.
Example: You can count on me to be there for you.
Note: Count on emphasizes the reliability and trustworthiness of the person or thing being depended on.
rely on
To rely on means to depend on something or someone to provide what is needed.
Example: I rely on public transportation to get to work.
Note: Rely on is a more general term for depending on something without the connotation of trust or reliability.
trust in
To trust in means to have faith or confidence in someone or something.
Example: I trust in my abilities to overcome challenges.
Note: Trust in implies a strong belief in the capabilities or qualities of the person or thing being depended on.
Depend expressions, common phrases
depend on
To rely on someone or something for support, help, or protection.
Example: I always depend on my best friend for advice.
Note:
depend upon
To be determined by or based on something.
Example: The success of the project depends upon your efforts.
Note: Slightly more formal than 'depend on.'
depend heavily on
To rely significantly or to a great extent on someone or something.
Example: The company depends heavily on its top clients for revenue.
Note:
be dependent on
To rely on someone or something for one's needs or well-being.
Example: Children are dependent on their parents for care and support.
Note:
depend on the kindness of strangers
To have to rely on the generosity or goodwill of people one does not know.
Example: In difficult times, one may have to depend on the kindness of strangers.
Note: This is a well-known phrase from Tennessee Williams' play 'A Streetcar Named Desire.'
depend on it
To be certain or sure about something happening in the future.
Example: You can depend on it that he will be there when you need him.
Note:
Depend everyday (slang) expressions
bank on
To depend on something happening or being true in the future.
Example: I'm banking on getting a promotion at work next month.
Note: Implies a degree of certainty or expectation that the outcome will occur as hoped for.
lean on
To rely on someone for emotional or practical support.
Example: During tough times, you can lean on me for support.
Note: Conveys a sense of vulnerability or seeking comfort from someone.
hinge on
To be dependent on a particular factor or event for success or completion.
Example: The success of the project hinges on everyone meeting their deadlines.
Note: Focuses on a critical factor that will determine the outcome of a situation.
peg on
To base a decision or action on a particular factor or information.
Example: The decision to expand the business is pegged on market research results.
Note: Highlights the specific reason or basis for making a decision or taking action.
build on
To use a foundation or existing progress as a basis for further development or improvement.
Example: We need to build on our previous successes to achieve our future goals.
Note: Focuses on using past accomplishments or progress as a stepping stone for further growth.
Depend - Examples
The success of the project depends on the cooperation of all team members.
Her happiness depends on her job satisfaction.
The stability of the building depends on the foundation.
Depend grammar
Depend - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)
Lemma: depend
Conjugations
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): depended
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): depending
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): depends
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): depend
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): depend
Syllables, Separation and Stress
depend Contains 2 syllables: de • pend
Phonetic transcription: di-ˈpend
de pend , di ˈpend (The red syllable is stressed)
Depend - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
depend: 900 - 1000 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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