ひいては (hiiteha)

Meaning & usage

ひいては links a starting point A to a wider scope or later result B in the pattern A、ひいては B. It indicates that an effect on A extends further to B or in the end leads to B, such as poor health affecting work. It is a standalone adverb with no conjugation and follows a noun phrase or clause after a pause. It is formal and written in tone, and B must be broader or weightier than A rather than a separate item of equal level.

Example sentences 4

1. 社員しゃいんのモチベーション低下ていかは、ひいては会社かいしゃ全体ぜんたいの業績ぎょうせきに影響えいきょうする。

   A drop in employee motivation will, in the end, affect the performance of the whole company.

2. 森林の減少は地域経済、ひいては国の将来にも関わる問題だ。

   The decline of forests is an issue that concerns the local economy and, by extension, the nation's future.

3. 睡眠不足は体調、ひいては仕事に悪影響だ。

   Lack of sleep harms your health, and by extension your work.

4. 運動不足は肥満、ひいては病気につながる。

   Lack of exercise leads to obesity, and eventually to illness.