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GrammarJLPT N3
by means of
Expression

Definitions

  1. 1. by means of
A formal grammatical particle meaning "by means of," "due to," or "according to." It is used in written and formal contexts to indicate a cause, method, or agent, similar to によって but slightly more formal.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Sentence 1

Are you saying his success was determined by luck?

Sentence 2

The senior's proposal gained real weight thanks to the data!

Sentence 3

Hey, is it really true that improvement comes from small habits?

Sentence 4

So the accident was caused by carelessness?

Sentence 5

Hey, does the difference in flavor come from how long you bake it?