化学反応によって強い光が発生した。
The chemical reaction produced a bright light.
Japanese
によって
によって
Meaning: by; due to; because of; depending on
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The house was destroyed by the typhoon.
事故によって事態はさらに悪化した
The situation worsened further due to the accident.
台風によって堤防が破壊された。
The levee was destroyed by the typhoon.
人によって食べ物の好みは様々だ。
Food preferences vary from person to person.
人によってその映画の結末の解釈は異なる。
The interpretation of the movie's ending differs depending on the person.
物質は温度によって、固体、液体、気体の三つの状態に変化する。
Matter changes into one of three states—solid, liquid, or gas—depending on the temperature.
刑事は徹底的な捜査によって、犯人を窮地に追い込んだ。
The detective cornered the suspect through a thorough investigation.
大気汚染によって、健康状態が悪化した。
Health conditions deteriorated due to air pollution.
このプロジェクトは、多くのボランティアの協力によって成り立っています。
This project is made possible by the cooperation of many volunteers.
Usage Notes
Indicates cause, means, agent of a passive action, or variation.
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