Meaning and Usage
"因る" (よる) is a formal verb used to indicate the cause or reason for something. It is often translated as "due to" or "caused by." This word is commonly used in written and formal contexts, such as reports, news, or academic writing.
Common Collocations
- "〜に因る" (〜による): indicates the cause or reason for something.
- "事故は〜に因る" (じこは〜による): used to explain the cause of an accident or event.
Usage Notes
When using "因る," the cause is usually marked by the particle "に." It is important not to confuse "因る" with the more common "寄る," which also reads as "よる" but means "to approach" or "to stop by." "因る" is specifically about causation.
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"因る" is formal and often found in written Japanese rather than casual conversation. In everyday speech, people might use "〜のせいで" or "〜が原因で" instead.
Common Mistake
Learners sometimes confuse "因る" with "寄る" due to the same reading. Remember that "因る" relates to cause, while "寄る" relates to physical approach or stopping by.