What it means
ようによっては means “depending on how...” and presents different possible outcomes based on the manner in which an action or judgment is carried out. It commonly follows a verb masu-stem plus よう, as in 考えようによっては, and is often used when offering an alternative interpretation or evaluating the consequences of a particular approach. The construction is relatively formal and is especially common in written or carefully considered language.
Usage note
ようによっては should not be confused with によっては, which means “depending on” a factor such as a person, method, or condition. In ようによっては, よう emphasizes the way an action is performed or the way something is viewed.
How to use it
考えようによっては、この失敗は貴重な経験になります。
Depending on how one thinks about it, this failure can become a valuable experience.
考えようによっては、この失敗は貴重な経験になる。
Depending on how one thinks about it, this failure can become a valuable experience.