〜によって（手段・方法） ni yotte
〜によって（手段・方法）（ni yotte）means “by means of; through; depending on”. Attaches to a noun to show the means, method, cause, or agent by which something is done. Formation: N + によって
by means of; through; depending on
N3Formation
N + によって
Explanation
Attaches to a noun to show the means, method, cause, or agent by which something is done. It also expresses that something varies 'depending on' the noun. More formal than で; common in written and explanatory Japanese.
Examples
Note
In passive sentences, 〜によって often marks the agent (e.g. 'designed by ...'). The 'varies depending on' use overlaps with 〜によっては.
FAQ
〜によって（手段・方法） — what does it mean and how is it used?
by means of; through; depending on. Attaches to a noun to show the means, method, cause, or agent by which something is done. It also expresses that something varies 'depending on' the noun. More formal than で; common in written and explanatory Japanese.
〜によって（手段・方法） — how do you form it?
N + によって
〜によって（手段・方法） — any usage notes?
In passive sentences, 〜によって often marks the agent (e.g. 'designed by ...'). The 'varies depending on' use overlaps with 〜によっては.