~により

〜ni yori

JLPT N2 Formal Chapter 93: N2: Through (Via / Over A Range), 1 of 3

Formation

Noun + により, Verb + により

Indicates the reason, method, or means by which something happens; 'by', 'through', 'due to'.

When to use

Formal "by means of/due to" - method or cause, common in formal/written contexts.

Explanation

The ~により grammar point is used to indicate the reason, method, or means by which something happens or is done. It can be often translated as 'by', 'through', or 'due to' in English. It can be attached directly to nouns or verbs in plain form.

Example sentences

Through (Via / Over A Range)

Corpus examples (60)

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