によって
- according to; by (means of); due to; because ofword usually written using kana alone
expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
Forms
Generated word frames (experimental)
[Event] occurs due to [Cause]
[Person/Object] obtains [Result] by [Means]
[Opinion] is supported by [Evidence]
[Event] changes depending on [Condition]
Generated definitions (experimental)
- according to
- by (means of)
- due to
- because of
This meaning is used when referencing a source of information or an authority.
According to the weather forecast, it seems it will rain tomorrow.
This meaning indicates the method or means through which something is accomplished.
This meaning expresses the cause or reason for an occurrence.
Due to the traffic jam, I was delayed.
Similar to "due to," this meaning is used to indicate a reason or cause, often in a more conversational context.
Generated collocations (experimental)
によってかわる変わるto vary according toによってきまる決まるto be determined byによってえいきょう影響をうける受けるto be affected byによってえらばれる選ばれるto be chosen byによってじつげん実現するto be realized byひと人によってdepending on the personじょうきょう状況によってdepending on the situationしごと仕事によってdue to the jobほうこく報告によってaccording to the reportほうりつ法律によってby lawおおく多くのよういん要因によってdue to many factors
Generated related terms (experimental)
Refers to the means, method, or cause by which something happens; often used to indicate the source or reason.
Refers to being based on or grounded in something; emphasizes a foundational source or principle.
Refers to "depending on" or "according to" with an emphasis on variability or exceptions.
Indicates the cause or source of something in a more direct manner; often used similarly to "によって."
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)