expression, godan verb (-ru)
depends on the situation; case by case
Used to say that something is not fixed and will be decided or handled according to the circumstances.
参加できるかどうかは場合による。
Whether I can participate depends on the situation.
料金は場合によります。
The fee depends on the case.
Compound of 場合 (case, situation) + に (particle) + よる (to depend on).