に則って
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に則って
ni nottotte
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based on; according to ~
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JLPT Level
N1
Advanced · Literary, rhetorical & rare forms
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ni nottotte
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📝 Usage Notes
based on; according to ~
📖 How to use it
Expresses that something is done based on or in accordance with a rule, law, principle, or precedent.
Attaches to
Attaches to nouns: [noun] + に則って.
This pattern is used to show that an action or decision follows a certain standard, such as a rule, law, regulation, or custom. It often appears in formal contexts like business, law, or academic writing. For example, you might say a policy was decided "according to the law" or "based on the rules."
会社は新しい規則に則って行動しなければならない。
Kaisha wa atarashii kisoku ni nottotte kōdō shinakereba naranai.
The company must act in accordance with the new rules.
この計画は法律に則って進められます。
Kono keikaku wa hōritsu ni nottotte susumeraremasu.
This plan will be carried out based on the law.
伝統に則って、式は静かに行われた。
Dentō ni nottotte, shiki wa shizuka ni okonawareta.
Following tradition, the ceremony was held quietly.
Not に基づいて
Both mean 'based on', but に則って often implies strict adherence to a rule or precedent, while に基づいて is more general and can be used for facts, opinions, or data.
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Formal and mostly used in written or official spoken contexts; in casual conversation, people would say に基づいて or simply に従って.
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に則って
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the grammar pattern に則って mean?
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Based on; according to ~
What JLPT level is に則って?
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Nihoner currently groups this pattern under JLPT N1 — Advanced · Literary, rhetorical & rare forms. Use the level label as study guidance rather than a prediction of what will appear on an exam.
How do you use に則って in a sentence?
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Attach に則って (ni nottotte) to the appropriate verb or noun form as described in the usage notes. Then try writing two original sentences — one about yourself and one about something around you.
Is に則って formal or casual Japanese?
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に則って is used in formal or written contexts. You will see it mainly in written texts, news, business Japanese and academic contexts.
How can I remember に則って long-term?
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Use the flashcard on this page for active recall — see the pattern, reconstruct the usage from memory, then flip. Follow with the 4-choice quiz to distinguish it from similar patterns. Review later the same day and again over the following days. Writing original sentences can help you practise using the pattern in context.