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ことによる (kotoniyoru)

be due to the fact that

Meaning & usage

ことによる attributes a result to the fact that an action or event occurred. It is used in formal explanations when the cause is stated as a completed fact, as in 降ったことにより or 努力したことによって. It attaches to the plain form of a verb plus こと, with による modifying a noun and により or によって linking to a following clause.

Example sentences 3

  1. 雪ゆきが降ふったことにより、電車でんしゃが止とまった。

    The trains stopped due to the fact that it snowed.

  2. 努力したことによって夢がかなった。

    My dream came true due to the fact that I made an effort.

  3. 水を飲みすぎたことによるむくみです。

    This swelling is due to the fact that I drank too much water.

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