〜によると
によると
expression
according to
1.
according to
Expression used to cite a source of information. Indicates that the following statement is based on information from the mentioned source.
According to the weather forecast, it will rain tomorrow.
Often paired with 〜そうです
FORMATION: Noun (source) + によると
COMMON SOURCES:
- 新聞によると (according to the newspaper)
- 天気予報によると (according to the forecast)
- 先生によると (according to the teacher)
- 彼/彼女によると (according to him/her)
- ニュースによると (according to the news)
- 調査によると (according to research)
OFTEN PAIRED WITH:
VARIATION: 〜によれば is a more formal/written alternative with the same meaning.
REGISTER: Neutral. Common in both spoken and written Japanese.
Related Words
Synonym:
〜によれば (formal)