Translation guide
How to express that something is attributed to someone or something in Japanese, covering both formal and casual contexts.
To say that a particular person is the source or creator of something, such as a quote, artwork, or theory.
A versatile pattern meaning 'by N' or 'attributed to N'. Used for works, statements, etc.
This painting is a work by Picasso.
Those words are attributed to Shakespeare.
Suffix meaning 'made by N' or 'work of N', used for artistic creations.
This is a painting by Van Gogh.
Formal verb meaning 'to attribute to'. Often used in academic or analytical contexts.
The discovery is attributed to his efforts.
To say that something is the result of a particular cause or factor.
Common pattern meaning 'it's because of N' or 'it's N's fault'. Often implies a negative outcome.
The lateness is due to traffic congestion.
Neutral pattern meaning 'due to N' or 'caused by N'. Used for both positive and negative causes.
This problem is due to a misunderstanding.
Formal verb meaning 'to originate from' or 'to be caused by'. Used in technical or written contexts.
To say that someone or something possesses a certain quality, often in a formal or analytical sense.
Formal phrase meaning 'to be attributed to N' or 'to belong to N'. Used for abstract qualities.
This trait is attributed to genetics.
による is neutral and can be used for any cause, while のせいだ implies blame or a negative outcome. Use のせいだ when you want to emphasize fault.
Success is due to effort.
The failure is his fault.
The accident is attributed to human error.