Japanese grammar is an essential part of learning the Japanese language.
It is the set of rules that govern the way words are combined to form sentences in the Japanese language. Japanese grammar is known for its complex system of particles, which are small words that are added to the end of nouns or verbs to indicate the grammatical function of the word in the sentence.
In this post, We will talk about JLPT N3 Grammar: によって / による
JLPT N3 Grammar: によって / による (ni yotte / ni yoru) Meaning
- As a result of; as a consequence of; as a result of
- Basis: Based on ~.
- Cause: Indicates the reason or cause.
- Means: using ~ as a means. It’s similar to using “で”, but it’s not used for everyday things.
- The result will be different if the situation is different.
- Passive: Something made in 〇〇. (mainly used when stating historical objective facts)
- Subject of action
Form
N＋による
N＋により
N＋によって（は）
Examples Sentences
- 価値観は人によって違う。 Values vary from person to person.
- 幸せは、人によって違う。 Happiness is different for every person.
- 地震によって目を覚ました。 The earthquake woke me up.
- ものは重力によって下に下がる Things fell due to gravity.
- 体感温度は、人によって違う。 The perceived temperature depends on the individual.
- 条例によって規定されている。 It is prescribed by regulations.
- 長さの単位は国によって違う。 The unit of length differs from country to country.
- 人によって、ものの見方は違う。 Each person has a different point of view.
- 土地によって衣食住は変化する。 Clothing, food and housing vary from region to region.
- 季節によって口紅を変えている。 I change my lipstick depending on the season.
- 留学によって可能性が広がった。 My possibilities expanded thanks to studying abroad