1.
to be influenced; to be affected; to be swayed
To have one's outcome, condition, or decision determined or strongly affected by an external factor. Passive form of 左右する.
結果は天気に左右される。
The outcome is affected by the weather.
他人の意見に左右されないようにしたい。
I want to not be swayed by other people's opinions.
この地域の経済は観光客の数に大きく左右されるため、季節ごとの変動が激しい。
The local economy is greatly affected by tourist numbers, so seasonal fluctuations are significant.
The passive form of 左右する (to influence, to control). Literally "to be moved left and right," meaning to be pushed around or determined by outside forces. Almost always used in the passive (される), and much more common than the active form in everyday usage.
PATTERN:
- AがBに左右される — A is influenced/affected by B
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 感情に左右される — to be swayed by emotions
- 環境に左右される — to be affected by the environment
- 気分に左右される — to be influenced by one's mood
- 大きく左右される — to be greatly affected
SIMILAR EXPRESSIONS:
- 影響を受ける — to be influenced, to be affected (more neutral; broader usage)
- 振り回される — to be jerked around (stronger; implies frustration)
- 支配される — to be controlled (stronger; implies dominance)