N1 Standards and Accordance
~に即して / ~に即した: meaning, usage and examples
~に即して / ~に即した means: based on... / in line with... / conforming to...
How to form it
<Noun> + に即して / <Noun> + に即した + Noun
Examples
事実に即して、記事を書くべきだ。
You should write articles based on facts.
時代に即した新しいルールが必要だ。
We need new rules that are in line with the times.
被災地の実情に即した支援策が求められている。
Support measures suited to the actual conditions in the disaster area are needed.
マニュアル通りではなく、現場の状況に即して判断してください。
Please make decisions based on the situation on site, not just by the manual.
When to use it
Means acting or judging in line with actual facts, conditions or the real situation. The noun is something concrete and real: 事実, 実情, 現実, 状況, 時代. Example: 実情に即した対策が必要だ (we need measures suited to the actual situation). に即した modifies a following noun.
Nuance
Formal; used in business, administration, law and news. It implies flexibility: adapting to reality rather than following theory. It is not used for personal casual decisions. The tone is neutral and practical.
Compare
に則って follows rules, laws or traditions as a model: 法律に則って処理する. に即して fits reality: 現場の状況に即して判断する. に照らして measures against a standard to judge: 規則に照らして処分する. に沿って is the everyday "along, following": 計画に沿って進める.
Tip: Ask what the noun is. Real facts or conditions: に即して. Written rules or customs: に則って. A standard used to judge: に照らして.
Related points
Similar meaning, often confused
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Frequently asked questions
What does ~に即して / ~に即した mean?
Based on... / in line with... / conforming to.... Example: 事実に即して、記事を書くべきだ。 (You should write articles based on facts.)
How do you form ~に即して / ~に即した?
<Noun> + に即して / <Noun> + に即した + Noun. Ask what the noun is. Real facts or conditions: に即して. Written rules or customs: に則って. A standard used to judge: に照らして.