Japanese

よって

よって
Meaning: therefore; consequently; hence
Part of Speech: Conjunction

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Example sentences

努力した。よって合格した。
I worked hard. Therefore, I passed.
地震によって建物の崩壊が始まった。
The building's collapse began because of the earthquake.
急速な技術の進歩によって、多くの人々が時代に取り残されていると感じている。
With the rapid advancement of technology, many people feel they are being left behind by the times.
かつてこの大陸は、強大な帝国によって支配されていた。
Once, this continent was ruled by a powerful empire.
最新の技術によって、彼のアイデアが具現化された。
His idea was finally materialized through the latest technology.

Usage Notes

A formal conjunction used to show a logical result or conclusion.

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