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ことによる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ことによる.

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Entry

ことによる事によるExpressionGodan verbFreq #24803
1

Word usually written using kana alone; Noun or verb acting prenominally

depending on the circumstances

Examples
ことによっては意外な結末もあり得る。
Depending on how things go, it's possible there'll be a surprise ending.
2

due to (with modifying verb)

Examples
オーストラリア人は全体として政治システムが安定していることによる恩恵に満足している。
Australians are, on the whole, pleased with the stabilizing benefits of their political system.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

matter, thing, fact, business, reason, possibly

8 strokesFrequency 18JLPT N3Grade 3

On

Kun

ことつか.うつか.える

Nanori

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