〜によると
according to ~
Pass on words or information while showing where they came from.
Remember it
Source first, information next: connect them with 〜によると.
Understand
Build the pattern
Sentence formula
How it works
「〜によると」 means "according to ~". Structure: Noun + によると. This is a JLPT N3 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.
When to use it
Use it for news, messages, names, instructions, and what another person said.
Tone: Neutral
A general pattern; let the sentence ending and situation set the politeness level.
Use
Hear it in real life
Everyday life
Example 1修理によると、明日は雨だそうです。
しゅうり に よる と、あした は あめ だ そう です。
shuuri ni yoru to, ashita wa ame da sou desu.
According to the repair, it will rain tomorrow.
At work
Example 2資料によると、明日は雨だそうです。
しりょう に よる と、あした は あめ だ そう です。
shiryou ni yoru to, ashita wa ame da sou desu.
According to the materials, it will rain tomorrow.
Everyday life
Example 3機械によると、明日は雨だそうです。
きかい に よる と、あした は あめ だ そう です。
kikai ni yoru to, ashita wa ame da sou desu.
According to the machine, it will rain tomorrow.
Everyday life
Example 4材料によると、明日は雨だそうです。
ざいりょう に よる と、あした は あめ だ そう です。
zairyou ni yoru to, ashita wa ame da sou desu.
According to the ingredients, it will rain tomorrow.
Make it yours
Choose one example. Replace one person, place, object, or time with a detail from your life, then say the new sentence aloud.
Recall
Test your memory
Recall practice
Can you say it?
1 of 4
Read the situation, look away from the answer, and say the Japanese aloud.
Your situation
According to the repair, it will rain tomorrow.
The answer is hidden. Try to use 〜によると.
Remember tomorrow
Save this pattern as a flashcard
Review the meaning and formula later so today’s lesson moves into long-term memory.