Usage of ～(に)よると
The phrase ～(に)よると is used to indicate the source of information, similar to "according to ~" in English. It is commonly used when reporting information from newspapers, forecasts, experts, or other sources.
Common Contexts
You will often see ～によると in news reports, conversations about information from others, or when citing an authority. It is a neutral expression suitable for both formal and informal contexts.
Typical Collocations
- 新聞によると (according to the newspaper): used when citing news articles.
- 天気予報によると (according to the weather forecast): used for weather information.
- 先生によると (according to the teacher): used when quoting someone's opinion or statement.
Important Notes
- ～によると is often followed by そうです or ということです to indicate hearsay or reported information.
- Do not confuse ～によると with ～によって, which can indicate means or cause rather than source of information.
- It is polite and neutral, so it fits well in both spoken and written Japanese.
Using ～によると helps you clearly attribute information to a source, which is essential in both casual and formal communication.