ケースバイケース

けーすばいけーす

noun, na-adjective

depending on the case; case by case

1. depending on the case; case by case

Differing according to the particular situation, so that no single rule applies. Often used as a complete answer: ケースバイケースです (it depends).

それはケースバイケースです。

That depends on the case.

対応(たいおう)はケースバイケースで決(き)めます。

We decide how to respond case by case.

残業(ざんぎょう)代(だい)が出(で)るかどうかは、ケースバイケースだと言(い)われた。

I was told that whether overtime is paid depends on the situation.

A loanword from English "case by case", used much more widely in Japanese than in English: it is the everyday way to say "it depends". Common in business, customer service and advice columns.

Common patterns

ケースバイケースです: it depends (on the case)
ケースバイケースで判断(はんだん)する: to judge case by case
ケースバイケースの対応(たいおう): a response tailored to each case

Similar words

場合(ばあい)による / 場合(ばあい)によって違(ちが)う: it depends on the circumstances — the native Japanese equivalent
時(とき)と場合(ばあい)による: it depends on the time and situation

general

Added 2026.9.28 21:43 · Revised 2026.10.3 4:16

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