に即して
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に即して
ni sokushite
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according to; to be based on ~
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📊 Pattern Stats
JLPT Level
N1
Advanced · Literary, rhetorical & rare forms
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ni sokushite
Post ID
51314
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📝 Usage Notes
according to; to be based on ~
📖 How to use it
に即して means 'according to' or 'in line with', indicating that an action or decision is based on a set of rules, facts, or circumstances.
Attaches to
Attach to a noun: noun + に即して. The noun is typically an abstract concept like 法律, 規則, 現実, データ.
に即して is a formal, written expression used to say that something is done in accordance with a standard or the actual situation. It suggests a close adherence to the given basis, often implying that the action is practical or realistic rather than theoretical. For example, when making a decision, you might say you are acting 現状に即して (based on the current situation). It is common in business, legal, and academic contexts. Note that the て-form (に即して) is often used adverbially, but you may also see に即した before a noun, as in 現実に即した対策 (measures based on reality).
新しい規則は法律に即して作らなければならない。
Atarashii kisoku wa hōritsu ni sokushite tsukuranakereba naranai.
New rules must be made in accordance with the law.
現状に即して、計画を修正する必要がある。
Genjō ni sokushite, keikaku o shūsei suru hitsuyō ga aru.
We need to revise the plan based on the current situation.
この判断は過去のデータに即して行われた。
Kono handan wa kako no dēta ni sokushite okonawareta.
This decision was made based on past data.
Not に基づいて
Both mean 'based on', but に基づいて emphasizes following the content or rules of something (e.g., 法律に基づいて = in accordance with the law), while に即して has a nuance of adapting to the actual situation or facts (e.g., 現状に即して = in line with the current reality). When the noun is a law or rule, they are often interchangeable, but に即して is less common in everyday speech and more formal.
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Formal, mostly used in written language or official speeches; not common in casual conversation.
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に即して
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the grammar pattern に即して mean?
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According to; to be based on ~
What JLPT level is に即して?
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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 に即して in a sentence?
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Attach に即して (ni sokushite) 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 に即して formal or casual Japanese?
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に即して 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 に即して 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.