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(こと)によってvia, through, by doing, by means of, using

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      via, through, by doing, by means of, using

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    事によって 【ことによって】

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      (はし)使(つか)(こと)によって(こま)かい(もの)(つか)めます。

      You can pick up small things by using chopsticks. {via, through, by doing, by means of, using}

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      先生(せんせい):「沢山(たくさん)練習(れんしゅう)をする(こと)によって上達(じょうたつ)します。」

      Teacher: "You will improve by doing a lot of practice." {via, through, by doing, by means of, using}

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      上司(じょうし):「プレゼンを(なん)()もする(こと)によって自信(じしん)がつくよ!」

      Boss: "You gain confidence by doing presentations many times!" {via, through, by doing, by means of, using}

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      ホラー映画(えいが)()(こと)によって(あつ)(なつ)(すず)しくする(こと)出来(でき)ます。

      You can cool down a hot summer by watching horror movies. {via, through, by doing, by means of, using}

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      しっかり(はたら)いて業績(ぎょうせき)()げる(こと)によって社長(しゃちょう)(みと)められたのである。

      He was recognized by the president through working hard and improving his performance. {via, through, by doing, by means of, using}

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