Translation guide
Explains how to express the idea of 'accordingly' in Japanese, covering logical consequence, proportional adjustment, and formal written usage.
Expressing that something happens as a logical consequence of a previous statement or situation.
Standard conjunction meaning 'therefore' or 'accordingly'. Used in both spoken and written Japanese to indicate a natural consequence.
It looks like rain. Accordingly, the picnic is canceled.
Literally 'as a result'. Slightly more formal and often used in reports or explanations of outcomes.
The experiment failed. Accordingly, the plan was postponed.
Formal written conjunction meaning 'therefore' or 'accordingly'. Common in official documents, announcements, and mathematical proofs.
Closed today due to a public holiday. Accordingly, we will resume normal business hours tomorrow.
Expressing that an action or state is adjusted to suit circumstances, often implying 'as appropriate' or 'in a corresponding manner'.
Means 'in accordance with that' or 'accordingly'. Used when adjusting actions based on a situation.
The situation may change. Let's adjust the plan accordingly.
Literally 'according to the situation'. A flexible phrase for 'as appropriate' or 'depending on circumstances'.
Means 'in its own way' or 'accordingly' in the sense of 'to a suitable extent'. Often implies a modest or proportional result.
Used in formal letters or documents to introduce a conclusion or decision based on preceding information.
English 'accordingly' often corresponds to conjunctions like 従って or phrases like それに応じて. Direct translation as 一致して or 調和して is unnatural in most contexts.
従って (したがって) is a conjunction meaning 'therefore', linking cause and effect. それに応じて (それにおうじて) means 'in accordance with that', focusing on proportional adjustment rather than logical consequence.
Please respond accordingly (depending on the situation).
給料は安いけど、それなりに楽しい仕事だ。
The salary is low, but the job is enjoyable accordingly (in its own way).
Prices will be revised from next month. Accordingly, we kindly ask for your understanding.
For the above reasons, accordingly, we approve this proposal.