によると

• Reading: によると
• Romaji: ni yoruto
• Pronunciation: /ni.jo.ɾɯ.to/

Meaning

According to. Used to cite a source of information.

A grammar pattern that attributes information to a specific source such as news, a person, or a document. It is typically placed after the source noun and followed by the reported information, often ending with そうだ or ということだ. Very common in both casual and formal reporting.

Examples

1. 天気予報によると、明日は雨だそうです。 According to the weather forecast, it's supposed to rain tomorrow.
2. 先生によると、試験は来週です。 According to the teacher, the exam is next week.
3. ニュースによると、新しい駅ができるらしい。 According to the news, a new station is apparently being built.

Usage Guide

Context: news, reporting, academic, daily conversation

Tone: informative

Origin & History

Composed of the particle に, the verb よる (to be based on/depend on) in its conditional form と. Literally 'if one goes by...' a given source.

Cultural Context

Era: Classical

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal