Japanese grammar
によると vs による: How to Use Them Without Mistakes
Learn the difference between 〜によると and 〜による in Japanese. Simple explanations, clear examples, and tips to use them correctly in everyday conversation.
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Luna Atsumi
Luna Atsumi is a Japanese teacher at NihongoNana. She writes easy grammar and reading posts and teaches private online lessons, helping learners turn 'I don't understand' into 'I understand' step by step.
Japanese grammar
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Japanese grammar
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