Grammar
N1 particle

In conformity with 〜に即して

Meaning

"In line with ~", "in conformity with ~ (the facts, the law, the reality)".

Formation

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

We will handle it in conformity with the law.

Breakdown
the law in conformity with will handle

Please report in accordance with the facts.

Breakdown
the facts in line with please report

A plan grounded in reality is needed.

Breakdown
reality in line with plan necessary

Let us review the rules to fit the actual situation.

Breakdown
the actual situation in line with the rules let us review

I gave my opinion based on my own experience.

Breakdown
experience in line with opinion stated

⚠️ Often confused with

Based on 〜に基づいて

"Based on ~", "in accordance with ~".

Drawing on 〜をもとに(して)

"Using ~ as the material", "based loosely on ~".

According to 〜に応じて

"According to ~", "in response to ~" — varying with the thing named.

Depends on 〜次第だ / 〜次第で

"It depends entirely on ~".

Taking into account 〜を踏まえて

"On the basis of ~", "taking ~ into account" — building on established material.