【JLPT N1 Grammar】〜に即して(〜にそくして / ~nisokushite)

Explanation:〜に即して

Meaning
"〜とおりに / 〜にしたがって / 〜を基準きじゅんに 
"along something / following something / based on something"
Used to describe actions or decisions made based on specific situations, standards, or rules. It conveys the idea of following or being in accordance with a certain guideline, context, or condition.

Form
N + に即して

よく使われる単語たんご
事実じじつ経験けいけん状況じょうきょう実態じったい

Points

  1. In Accordance With: "〜に即して" is used when something is done in accordance with or following a particular standard, rule, or situation.
  2. Context-Specific: It often applies to decisions or actions made by considering the specific context or conditions.
  3. Formal Expression: This is a formal and somewhat literary expression, often found in business, legal, or academic settings.

JLPT Level
N1

Note
状況や経験などには「即して」が、法律・規則などには「則して」が使われます。
For situations or experiences, "即して" (based on) is used, while for laws and regulations, "則して" (in accordance with) is used.



Sample sentenes

マスメディアはきちんと事実じじつに即して報道ほうどうすべきだ。
The media should report based on the facts accurately.

今年ことしのボーナスは、いま経営状況けいえいじょうきょうに即してひくくなりそうだ。
This year's bonus is likely to be lower based on the current management situation.

この映画えいがは、現実げんじつに即してつくられている。
This film is made in accordance with reality.

この会社かいしゃはたらかたは、いま時代じだいに即していない
The working style of this company is not in line with the current era.

Vocabulary

Japanese
English
報道する ほうどうする to report

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