分には (bun-niwa): As long as; for the purpose of
～分には (bun-niwa)
Meaning
As long as; for the purpose of
Formation and usage
V dictionary／Vている + 分には
Notation: N = noun; V dictionary = dictionary-form verb; V stem = the stem before ます; plain clause = plain-form clause; negative stem = the form before ない. Follow the attachment shown above.
Explanation
Limits an assessment to a particular activity or extent, often concluding that it presents no problem.
Examples
資料を読む分には、この照明で十分だ。
For reading the documents, this lighting is sufficient.
報告書を読む分には、この照明で十分だ。
For reading the report, this lighting is sufficient.
説明書を読む分には、この照明で十分だ。
For reading the instructions, this lighting is sufficient.
計画書を読む分には、この照明で十分だ。
For reading the written plan, this lighting is sufficient.
申込書を読む分には、この照明で十分だ。
For reading the application form, this lighting is sufficient.
How related patterns differ
いかん and ようによっては make outcomes depend on a factor or method. 分には limits an assessment. に当たる marks correspondence; につき means due to or per. をもって can mark means or a cutoff; を限りに marks a final point.