例れいによってMeanings1expressionas usual; as always; as is one's habitA set phrase used at the beginning of a sentence or clause to introduce a predictable action or situation, often with a slightly wry or resigned tone.例れいによって、彼かれは遅ち刻こくしてきた。As usual, he showed up late.例れいによって、会かい議ぎは長なが引びいた。As always, the meeting ran long.