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to be due to; to be caused by
to depend on; to turn on
to be based on; to come from
to be based at (a location, an organization); to be headquartered at
調査に拠ると若者の数が減っている。
According to the survey, the number of young people is declining.
この事故は不注意に拠るものだ。
This accident was caused by carelessness.
報告に拠れば計画は順調だ。
According to the report, the plan is on track.