台風による被害は甚大だった。
The damage caused by the typhoon was enormous.
Japanese
による
による
Meaning: by means of, due to, according to
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Example sentences
地震による被害が大きかった
The damage due to the earthquake was extensive.
二つの事件は同一犯によるものと断定された。
The two incidents were determined to be by the same culprit.
不注意な運転によって、会社に多大な損害を与えた。
Careless driving caused significant damage to the company.
台風による大きなうねりが海岸に打ち寄せた
Large swells caused by the typhoon washed up on the shore.
Usage Notes
による follows nouns to indicate cause, means, or basis. It's formal and often used in written Japanese. Similar to 'due to' or 'by means of' in English.
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