This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

事によると

Reading

Kana: ことによると
Romaji: kotoniyoruto
Kana
Romaji

Definition

exp
1

possibly; maybe; perhaps

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

Readings: ジ、 ズ、 こと、 つか.う、 つか.える
Meanings: matter, thing, fact, business, reason, possibly

Example Sentences

ことによると、きみにも一緒(いっしょ)にきてもらう。
➥Maybe you'd better come with us.
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ことによると(ちち)(つぎ)列車(れっしゃ)(かえ)るかもしれません。
➥My father will possibly come on the next train.
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