Verb (5-dan, る, intransitive)
Usually written in kana
1. to be due to; to be caused by
esp. 依る, 拠る
この病気はウイルスによるものです。This illness is caused by a virus.
2. to depend on; to turn on
esp. 依る
相手にもよるが、きついかもな。It depends on the opponent, but it might be tough.
3. to be based on; to come from
esp. 因る, 由る
4. to be based at (a location, an organization); to be headquartered at
esp. 拠る