によって
Niyotte
Usually written in kana.
Other forms: に依って
に因って (Niyotte) is a Japanese expression meaning “according to, due to, by (means of), because of”.
Meanings
- expressionaccording to; due to; by (means of); because of; via; on the basis of
Examples
木はその実によってわかる。
A tree is known by its fruit.
彼は努力によって成功した。
He succeeded by dint of effort.
彼は選挙によって選ばれた。
He was chosen by election.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).