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JLPT N3 Intermediate

事による

「ことによる」

Depending on the matter or due to the fact.

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Other forms

ことによっては depending on the case
ことによれば according to
1 Phrasal Expression

Due to... / By means of...

Identifies a specific fact or action as the direct cause or method leading to a subsequent result.

Example

安全 確認 を 怠った こと に よる 事故 が 、 工場 で 発生 しました 。

An accident caused by neglecting safety checks occurred at the factory.

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2 Phrasal Expression

Depending on...

Expresses that a result or decision is contingent upon the specific circumstances of the matter.

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事による (ことによる)
ことによる
Depending on the matter or due to the fact.
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