What is 'によって' called in English?

'によって' in English is called "By". By refers to: 行為を実行する主体または達成される手段を示す（前置詞）

How do you pronounce 'By' and 'によって'?

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What is an example sentence for By in Japanese?

English: "The book was written by a famous author." | Japanese: "その本は有名な作家によって書かれた。"

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by Meaning in Japanese (by 英語意味)

によって, のそばに, までに

によって in English:by

IPA:ni jɔt.te

Quick Answer • 要約

by の日本語の意味は「によって, のそばに, までに」です。 (行為を実行する主体または達成される手段を示す（前置詞）)

Definitions of By

1
preposition
によって
Indicating the agent performing an action or the means used to achieve something.
行為を実行する主体または達成される手段を示す（前置詞）
2
preposition
のそばに
Indicating proximity or position next to something.
何かの近くまたは隣に位置することを示す（前置詞）
3
preposition
までに
Indicating a deadline or a point in time before which something must happen.
何かが起こらなければならない締め切りまたは時点を示す（前置詞）

Example Sentences

casual

“The book was written by a famous author.”

その本は有名な作家によって書かれた。

casual

“She sat by the window, reading a novel.”

彼女は窓のそばに座って小説を読んでいた。

business

“Please submit your report by Friday.”

レポートは金曜日までに提出してください。

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Synonyms (類語)

In English:

through via

Inflected Word Forms

adverbnearby

adverbthereby

adverbwhereby

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

by the wayidiom

Used to introduce a new topic or a casual remark.

by and largeidiom

In general; on the whole.

by heartidiom

Learned completely and memorized.

by Meaning in Japanese (by 英語 意味)