～(に) よると
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Adverbial phrase used to indicate the source of information. Attach to a noun or noun phrase with the particle 『に』 (ni, optional in casual speech) followed by 『よると』 (yoruto). It typically precedes a clause with 『そうだ』 (souda, 'it is said') or similar expressions. Example: 『友達によると、明日雨だ』 (tomodachi ni yoruto, ashita ame da, 'According to my friend, it will rain tomorrow').
Theme
In a café, User and their coworker Aya chat about weekend weather forecasts.
～(に) よると
～(に) よると
according to ~
Core Language Building BlocksAdverbs & Connectors
Memory Hook
To remember 『～(に) よると』 (ni yoruto, 'according to'), think of 'yore' as in 'yore' (old times) — 'According to yore, stories say...' This connects to reporting information from a source.
Cultural Note
This phrase is often used in news reports, academic writing, and formal conversations to cite sources. For example, 『天気予報によると』 (tenki yohou ni yoruto, 'according to the weather forecast') is a common way to share information in Japan.
Forms
Base: ～(に) よるとAdverbial phrase used to indicate the source of information. Attach to a noun or noun phrase with the particle 『に』 (ni, optional in casual speech) followed by 『よると』 (yoruto). It typically precedes a clause with 『そうだ』 (souda, 'it is said') or similar expressions. Example: 『友達によると、明日雨だ』 (tomodachi ni yoruto, ashita ame da, 'According to my friend, it will rain tomorrow').