Japanese

によると

によると
Meaning: according to
Part of Speech: Particle

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Handwriting

に
よ
る
と

Example sentences

According to the weather forecast, it will rain tomorrow.
天気予報によると、明日は雨が降るということだ。
According to the weather forecast, it is said that it will rain tomorrow.
駅のアナウンスによると、電車が少し遅れているようです。
According to the station announcement, it seems the train is slightly delayed.
天気予報によると、明日は晴れるらしい。
According to the weather forecast, it seems it will be sunny tomorrow.
調査結果によると、多くの人が新しいサービスに満足していることがわかった。
According to the survey results, it was found that many people are satisfied with the new service.
伝説によると、月宮殿には天女が住んでいるそうです。
According to legend, celestial maidens live in the moon palace.

Usage Notes

Used to indicate the source of information. It is often followed by expressions like 'そうだ' or 'ということだ'.

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