English–Japanese
“by extension” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajihiitewa
Example
この問題はひいては社会全体の問題になります。ko no mon dai wa hi i te wa sha kai zen tai no mon dai ni na ri ma su
This issue will, by extension, become an issue for society as a whole.
How to say “by extension” in Japanese
“By extension” in Japanese is ひいては (hiitewa).
It shows that a stated matter leads onward to another result, often one with a broader reach.
Example sentences with ひいては
小さな誤解がひいては大きな対立を生むことがあります。chii sa na go kai ga hi i te wa ō ki na tai ritsu o u mu ko to ga a ri ma su
A small misunderstanding can ultimately cause a major conflict.
Tips for using ひいては
- The expression often connects a local issue with a larger public result, so it appears frequently in formal discussions of society and policy.