~により
〜ni yori
JLPT N2 Formal
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
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This accident occurred due to the driver's carelessness.
Kono jiko wa untenshu no fuchuui ni yori okorimashita.
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The movie was produced based on the novel.
Sono eiga wa shousetsu ni yori seisaku saremashita.
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The criminal was arrested by the police.
Hannin wa keisatsu ni yori taiho saremashita.
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The company's growth was achieved through the efforts of its employees.
Kaisha no seichou wa juugyouin no doryoku ni yori jitsugen shimashita.
Through (Via / Over A Range)
Corpus examples (60)
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"Hello." "Due to the customer's circumstances, a connection cannot be made."
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This result dashed his hopes.
詐欺、横領などの犯罪によりアメリカ人は以前より政府を信じなくなった。
White collar crime has made American people trust the government less.
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I'm more interested in speaking French.
超軽量新素材の採用により、従来の約半分(当社比)という圧倒的な軽さを実現!
As a result of new ultra-light materials, our product now only weighs about half as much as before!
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We sent you the book at your request.
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She attended the meeting at the request of the chairman.
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Eating habits differ from country to country.
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My youngest brother was brought up by our grandmother.
19世紀になる英語圏の国ではマスターベーションにより、記憶力が弱まる、注意力が散漫になるとよく言われていた。
In the English world of the 19th century, it was often said that masturbation would lead to a loss of memory and attention.
日本では、民法の改正により、2022年4月から成人年齢が18歳に引き下げられます。
In accordance with amendments to the Civil Code, starting April 2022, the age of majority in Japan will be lowered to 18.
この理由により、著者に関する信憑性は、資料の信憑性に拠っているのである。
For this reason, the credibility of the book's authors rests on the credibility of their sources.
かつてはロードローラーは馬が曳いていたが、蒸気機関の発明により、スチームローラーが現れた。
Horses used to pull road-rollers, but the steamroller arrived with the invention of the steam engine.
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It rains in some places.
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As a result of the car accident, the driver was severely injured, and the passenger died.
例えばジャック・パインの松かさは、高温により影響を受けるまでは自ら開いて種子を放出しない。
The cones of the jack pine, for example, do not readily open to release their seeds until they have been subjected to great heat.
『極道の妻たち』は、1986年、東映配給網により公開されたヤクザ映画。
"Gang Wives" is a Yakuza movie released in 1986 by Toei Distribution Network.
何らかの技術的問題により、予告された番組の代わりに映画が放映された。
Because of some technical problem, a movie was shown in place of the announced program.
この映像は、コミコン2016に参加したファンのために、当映画の製作者により作られたものです。
This video was made for fans at Comic-Con 2016 by the producers of this movie.
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For various reasons, the departure will be postponed.
乙が受託業務の実施により得た成果は、甲乙双方に帰属するものとする。
Any result obtained through the execution of the Commissioned Business shall belong to each party hereto.
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The discovery of electric waves made radio possible.
この装置により、簡単に海水を淡水に変えることが可能となった。
This device made it possible to turn sea-water into fresh water easily.
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Rapid industrialization could shrink our rivers even further.
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Tom was evicted by his landlord for not paying rent.