~によれば
〜ni yoreba
JLPT N3 Neutral
Formation
Noun + によれば
Means 'according to', 'based on' or 'by'.
When to use
The everyday way to cite a source - "according to...".
Explanation
The ~によれば grammar point is used to express information, opinions or a judgement made based on a certain source. It can be translated as 'according to', 'based on', or 'by' in English. This grammar point is typically used with a noun that represents the source of information.
Example sentences
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According to the weather forecast, it will be sunny tomorrow.
Tenki yohou ni yoreba, ashita wa hareru deshou.
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According to the teacher, this problem seems to be easy.
Sensei ni yoreba, kono mondai wa kantan da sou desu.
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According to the survey, the smoking rate among young people is decreasing.
Chousa ni yoreba, wakamono no kitsuenritsu ga hette iru to iu koto desu.
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According to the newspaper article, the company appears to be on the verge of bankruptcy.
Shinbun kiji ni yoreba, sono kigyou wa tousan no kiki ni aru rashii.
Based On (In Accordance With)
- Noun に即した NounA ni sokushita BN1Expresses the idea of 'in accordance with', 'based on'.
- Noun に即して Verb〜ni soku shite ~N1The grammar point Noun に即して Verb is used to mean 'to act…
- Noun を前提としてNoun wo zentei toshiteN1Used to express 'on the assumption of', 'based on'.
- ~に基づいて〜ni motozuiteN2Based on, according to, depending on
- Noun を もとにNoun o moto niN2Based on; drawing from; using as a reference.
- Noun を もとにしてNoun wo moto ni shiteN2Based on; using; utilizing.
- Noun を前提にしてNoun wo zentei ni shiteN1Assuming; presupposing; on the assumption of.
- Noun + 前提でNoun + zentei deN1Expresses a condition or requirement for something to be…
- Noun を踏まえて〜wo fumaeteN1Based on; taking into account; in light of
Corpus examples (60)
ある研究の報告によれば、間接喫煙の結果、53,000人のアメリカ人が毎年死亡しているそうだ。
A study reports that 53,000 Americans die each year as a result of secondhand smoke.
私の聞いたところによれば、英語は金を稼ぐために、フランス語は愛を交わすために、スペイン語は神に祈るために必要だという。
I've heard it said that English is for making money, French for making love, and Spanish for praying to God.
私の経験によればフランス語の文法を修得するのに1年はかかる。
According to my experience, it takes one year to master French grammar.
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According to this magazine, the economic situation in Japan is getting worse year by year.
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In his opinion, the plan is far from perfect.
新聞によれば、少年はなぐられて意識を失い、目を閉じてあお向けに倒れていた。
According to the newspaper, the boy was knocked unconscious and lay on his back with his eyes closed.
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The doctor says she suffers from rheumatism.
ある研究によれば、ガンによる女性の死亡数の中では肺がんが17%を占めている。
A study shows lung cancer accounts for 17% of women's cancer deaths.
アメダスによればこの3日間で村の降水量は1200ミリを超えた。
According to AMeDAS, the amount of precipitation in the village has exceeded 1,200 mm in three days.
ある調査によれば、世界の10億人の人口が貧困で苦しんでいます。
According to a survey, 1 billion people are suffering from poverty in the world.
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According to an estimate, steel production will reach 100 million tons this year.
ガイドブックによれば、ここがここいらで一番美味しい店なんだって。
According to the guidebook, this is the best restaurant around here.
科学者によれば、色々な要素が天候上の変化を引き起こすのだそうだ。
Scientists say many factors bring about changes in weather.
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According to the newspaper, he participated in the plot.
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According to the TV, it will rain tomorrow.
学生のひとりによれば、中国では今なお粛清が行われ、恐怖政治が横行しているとのことです。
One student says the purge is still going on in China and terror is widespread.
論理または常識によればロシアと欧州連合とアメリカが共に行動しなければならない。
Logic and common sense suggest that Russia, the European Union and the United States must act together.
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According to scientists, the atmosphere is getting warmer year after year.
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A song says a girl's mind is variable.
警察によれば、真夏のうだるような暑さがその暴動に火をつけたということだ。
The police blamed the hot dog-days for sparking the riot.
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According to today's paper, there was a fire in the city.
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According to today's paper, there was a fire in this town last night.
ニュースによれば、午後5時現在で連立与党が72議席を確保している。
According to the news report, the ruling coalition has secured 72 seats as of 5 p.m.
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According to some scholars, a major earthquake could occur at any moment now.
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According to the terms of the contract, your payment was due on May 31st.