Meaning of によって in Japanese
Definition of によって
- (exp) according to; by (means of); due to; because of
Words related to によって
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(exp) via; through; by doing; by means of; using
私は本を読むことによって知識を得る。
I get knowledge by reading books.
- (n) depending on one's point of view
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(exp) depending on the situation; should time and circumstances permit
この薬品は場合によって毒にも薬にもなる。
This medicine will do you good or harm, as the case may be.
- (exp) depending on the situation; depending on circumstances
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(exp) as usual; as is one's habit
例によって彼は新聞を読みながら食事をしている。
As is his way, he eats reading a newspaper.
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(exp) of all things; expression used to criticize a poor decision
よりによってこんなところで君に会うなんて。
Of all places to meet you!
- (exp) by dint of their help
- (exp) should time and circumstances permit
- (exp) depending on circumstances
- (exp) to be unable to accomplish something because one has chosen the wrong method; to ask for the impossible; to look for fish by climbing a tree (Mencius)
