Word details
による
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word による.
Dictionary
Entry
1
by means of; due to; because of; according to
Examples
ある研究によれば、ガンによる女性の死亡数の中では肺がんが１７％を占めている。
A study shows lung cancer accounts for 17% of women's cancer deaths.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
依
reliant, depend on, consequently, therefore, due to
8 strokesFrequency 906JLPT N2Grade 8
On
イエ
Kun
よ.る
Nanori
よより
因
cause, factor, be associated with, depend on, be limited to
6 strokesFrequency 636JLPT N2Grade 5
On
イン
Kun
よ.るちな.む
Nanori
て
拠
foothold, based on, follow, therefore
8 strokesFrequency 858JLPT N1Grade 8
On
キョコ
Kun
よ.る
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