Word details
によれば
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word によれば.
Dictionary
Entry
1
according to (someone)
Examples
彼のいうところによれば、彼女は正直な女だ。
According to him, she is honest.
妹から便りがあった。手紙によれば目下元気だそうだ。
I heard from my sister. The letter says she is well now.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
拠
foothold, based on, follow, therefore
8 strokesFrequency 858JLPT N1Grade 8
On
キョコ
Kun
よ.る
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
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