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Formation: N + に即して; N + に即した + N; N + に即し (written, linking form)

This pattern means doing or judging something so that it closely fits the actual facts or situation, rather than theory, assumptions or ideals. It typically follows nouns such as 事実, 実態, 実情, 現実 and 状況, and it is formal: you will find it in official documents, news reports, editorials and academic writing. The same verb is sometimes written 則して, still read そくして, when the standard is a rule or law. Do not confuse it with 〜に則って／に則った, read のっとって／のっとった, which comes from a different verb, 則る, and means 'in accordance with' laws, rules or tradition. Compared with its neighbours, 〜に基づいて names a source or foundation that something is built on, such as data or a law, and 〜に沿って means following a plan, policy or someone's wishes, while 〜に即して stresses a close fit with concrete reality.

Variants: 〜に即し、〜に即した、〜に則して

Examples

• 報道は事実に即して行われなければならない。
  News reporting must stick closely to the facts.
• 地域の実情に即した支援策が求められている。
  Support measures suited to each region's actual conditions are needed.
• 現実に即して計画を見直す必要がある。
  We need to revise the plan in line with reality.

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