Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'ru' ending
by means of; due to; because of; according to
Usually written using kana alone
ある研究によれば、ガンによる女性の死亡数の中では肺がんが１７％を占めている。A study shows lung cancer accounts for 17% of women's cancer deaths.
Also written に因る【による】、に拠る【による】