Japanese word

よる

Pronunciation

Romajiyoru

Meaning

  • verbbe caused by

Example

この遅れは雨によります。ko no oku re wa ame ni yo ri ma su

This delay is caused by rain.

Illustration for よる (be caused by)

More examples

この変化は気温の上昇によります。ko no hen ka wa ki on no jō shō ni yo ri ma su

This change is caused by a rise in temperature.

Core concept

Presents something as the source that brings about an event or condition.

Common phrases

  • 雨による遅れame ni yo ru oku re

    delay caused by rain

  • 事故によるけがji ko ni yo ru ke ga

    injury caused by an accident

Definition in Japanese

ある事柄を原因として、別の事柄が起こる。a ru koto gara o gen in to shi te betsu no koto gara ga o ko ru

Word origin

The Japanese verb 因る (yoru, "be caused by") comes from the native verb よる (yoru) and is written with 因 (in, "cause or reason") in this sense.

Usage tips

  • The pattern による (ni yoru) is common before a noun, so 雨による遅れ (ame ni yoru okure) means a delay caused by rain.

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