～によれば JLPT N3 Neutral

Formation

Noun + によれば

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

• 天気予報によれば、明日は晴れるでしょう。

  According to the weather forecast, it will be sunny tomorrow.

  Tenki yohou ni yoreba, ashita wa hareru deshou.

• 先生によれば、この問題は簡単だそうです。

  According to the teacher, this problem seems to be easy.

  Sensei ni yoreba, kono mondai wa kantan da sou desu.

• 調査によれば、若者の喫煙率が減っているということです。

  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.

• 新聞記事によれば、その企業は倒産の危機にあるらしい。

  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 Noun JLPT N1
• Noun に即して Verb JLPT N1
• Noun を前提として JLPT N1
• ～に基づいて JLPT N2