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に依る

に因る、 に拠る

Reading

Kana: による
Romaji: niyoru
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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by means of; due to; because of; according to

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: イ、 エ、 よ.る
Meanings: reliant, depend on, consequently, therefore, due to
Readings: イン、 よ.る、 ちな.む
Meanings: cause, factor, be associated with, depend on, be limited to
Readings: キョ、 コ、 よ.る
Meanings: foothold, based on, follow, therefore

Example Sentences

(ひと)善悪(ぜんあく)(とも)による。
➥A man is known by the company he keeps.
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明日(あした)予定(よてい)は、天候(てんこう)によるね。
➥Our plans for tomorrow depend on the weather.
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火力(かりょく)とお(なべ)(かい)種類(しゅるい)によるわ。
➥It depends on the strength of the flame, the pan used and the type of ingredients.
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値段(ねだん)(おお)きさによります。
➥The price depends on the size.
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機械(きかい)故障(こしょう)によるダウンタイム。
➥The downtime is caused by a mechanical problem.
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新聞(しんぶん)によると台風(たいふう)がやってくる。
➥The paper says that a typhoon is on its way.
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