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by in Japanese

by in Japanese is 沿う, 側, によって — by means near or next to something.

by in Japanese

沿う
adv
Pronounced:
Along a path which runs past someone or something.
prep
Pronounced: soba
Near or next to.
によって
prep
Pronounced: niyotte
Not later than (the given time); not later than the end of (the given time interval).
prep
Pronounced: ni
Not later than (the given time); not later than the end of (the given time interval).
により
prep
Pronounced: niyori
Not later than (the given time); not later than the end of (the given time interval).
まで
prep
Pronounced: made
Not later than (the given time); not later than the end of (the given time interval).
prep
Pronounced: cho
Not later than (the given time); not later than the end of (the given time interval).
によって
prep
Pronounced: niyotte
Indicates the creator of a work: Existing through the authorship etc. of.
prep
Pronounced: ni
Indicates the creator of a work: Existing through the authorship etc. of.
により
prep
Pronounced: niyori
Indicates the creator of a work: Existing through the authorship etc. of.
prep
Pronounced: saku
Indicates the creator of a work: Existing through the authorship etc. of.
prep
Pronounced: cho
Indicates the creator of a work: Existing through the authorship etc. of.
によって
prep
Pronounced: niyotte
Indicates a means of achieving something: Involving/using the means of.
prep
Pronounced: de
Indicates a means of achieving something: Involving/using the means of.
により
prep
Pronounced: niyori
Indicates a means of achieving something: Involving/using the means of.
従う
prep
Pronounced: shitagau
Indicates a means of classification or organisation.
prep
Pronounced: ni
Indicates the amount of change, difference or discrepancy
prep
Pronounced: cho
(with, the) Acted on in units of the specified size or measure. (Sometimes hyperbolically)

What does "by" mean?

  1. prep Near or next to something.
    "She sat by the window all evening."
  2. prep Not later than a stated time.
    "Please submit the report by Friday."
  3. prep Used to show who or what performs an action.
    "The novel was written by a first-time author."
  4. prep Through the use of a particular method.
    "They travelled by train instead of flying."

by in a sentence

  • She sat by the window all evening.
  • Please submit the report by Friday.
  • The novel was written by a first-time author.
  • They travelled by train instead of flying.

Similar words in Japanese

Common Japanese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "by" in Japanese?

"by" in Japanese is 沿う, 側, によって. by means: Near or next to something.

How do you pronounce 沿う?

"by" in Japanese is 沿う, pronounced "sō".

How do you use "by" in a sentence?

Example: "She sat by the window all evening." In Japanese, "by" is 沿う, 側, によって.

Are there other ways to say "by" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 10 translations listed for "by": 沿う, 側, によって, に, により, まで.

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