GRAMMAR DETAIL
〜に則って
Indicates acting without deviating from an authoritative standard such as a law, regulation, or tradition.
Examples
選考を担う委員は、公開された手続きに則って候補者を評価した。
The committee members responsible for the selection evaluated the candidates in accordance with the published procedures.
Words used
規則に則って手続きを進めてください。
Please proceed in accordance with the rules.
Words used
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure: Attach
に則ってto a rule or established procedure to describe acting in accordance with it.則ってis readのっとって. - Basic usage:
規則に則って手続きを進めてください。asks someone to proceed in accordance with the rules.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- The reference point compared with に即して
規則に則ってemphasizes following an established rule.実情に即してemphasizes fitting actual circumstances.