〜に即して
In conformity with 〜に即して
Meaning
"In line with ~", "in conformity with ~ (the facts, the law, the reality)".
Formation
[noun] + に即して · [noun] + に即した + [noun]
Notes
Takes nouns for rules, facts or circumstances — 法律, 事実, 現実, 実情 — and means judging by them rather than by theory. Compare 〜に基づいて, which stresses the foundation rather than the fit.
Examples
法律(ほうりつ)に即(そく)して処理(しょり)します。
We will handle it in conformity with the law.
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事実(じじつ)に即(そく)して報告(ほうこく)してください。
Please report in accordance with the facts.
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現実(げんじつ)に即(そく)した計画(けいかく)が必要(ひつよう)です。
A plan grounded in reality is needed.
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実情(じつじょう)に即(そく)して規則(きそく)を見直(みなお)しましょう。
Let us review the rules to fit the actual situation.
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経験(けいけん)に即(そく)して意見(いけん)を述(の)べました。
I gave my opinion based on my own experience.
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⚠️ Often confused with
〜に基づいて
Based on 〜に基づいて
"Based on ~", "in accordance with ~".
〜をもとに(して)
Drawing on 〜をもとに(して)
"Using ~ as the material", "based loosely on ~".
〜に応じて
According to 〜に応じて
"According to ~", "in response to ~" — varying with the thing named.
〜次第だ / 〜次第で
Depends on 〜次第だ / 〜次第で
"It depends entirely on ~".
〜を踏まえて
Taking into account 〜を踏まえて
"On the basis of ~", "taking ~ into account" — building on established material.