How to use による (による)
Meaning of による
The Japanese verb "による" (による, niyoru) can have various meanings depending on the context in which it is used. Here's a list of its primary meanings along with examples:
- By (someone/something): Indicates the agent or the cause.
- Example: この本は有名な作家によるものです。
- Translation: This book is by a famous author.
- Due to (something): Used to express the reason or cause.
- Example: 交通渋滞による遅延が発生しました。
- Translation: There was a delay due to traffic congestion.
- According to (something/someone): Refers to information or opinion obtained from a certain source.
- Example: 調査によると、若者の読書量が減少しているそうです。
- Translation: According to the survey, it seems that young people are reading less.
- Through (a method/means): Indicates the method or means by which something is done.
- Example: インターネットによる情報収集が増えています。
- Translation: Information gathering through the internet is increasing.
- Depending on (something): Expresses that the outcome or situation changes based on a certain condition or factor.
- Example: 状況によるが、計画を変更することも考えられます。
- Translation: Depending on the situation, we may consider changing the plan.