〜によると ni yoru to
〜によると（ni yoru to）means “according to (source of information)”. Cites the source of information (news, a report, a person, etc. Formation: N + によると / によれば
according to (source of information)
N3Formation
N + によると / によれば
Explanation
Cites the source of information (news, a report, a person, etc.). It states where the information comes from, so the sentence typically ends with a hearsay form like 〜そうだ, 〜らしい, or 〜とのことだ. によれば is a slightly stiffer variant.
Examples
Note
Almost always paired with a hearsay ending (〜そうだ/らしい/とのことだ). Don't confuse with 〜によって, which marks means or cause, not an information source.
FAQ
〜によると — what does it mean and how is it used?
according to (source of information). Cites the source of information (news, a report, a person, etc.). It states where the information comes from, so the sentence typically ends with a hearsay form like 〜そうだ, 〜らしい, or 〜とのことだ. によれば is a slightly stiffer variant.
〜によると — how do you form it?
N + によると / によれば
〜によると — any usage notes?
Almost always paired with a hearsay ending (〜そうだ/らしい/とのことだ). Don't confuse with 〜によって, which marks means or cause, not an information source.