GrammarJLPT N2
according to
Expression

Definitions

  1. 1. according to
These expressions are used to indicate the source of information, meaning "according to" a particular person, report, or source. They are commonly used in news articles and formal speech to cite where information comes from.

Grammar

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Example sentences

Sentence 1

According to my grandfather, you could actually swim in the river back in the day.

Sentence 2

According to market research, demand among younger demographics is growing.

Sentence 3

According to my friend Rena, "he's actually really sweet."

Sentence 4

According to the reporter's notes, the scene was chaotic.

Sentence 5

According to neighborhood gossip, that house is going up for sale.