Meaning
This pattern uses the same kanji as 「に則して」, but here 「則って」 is read as 「のっとって」. 「名詞に則って」 expresses compliance with a standard or norm, indicating the basis for an action or behavior. The noun before 「に則って」 is often a word expressing laws, rules, or traditional concepts and customs such as 「慣例」 (convention), 「先例」 (precedent), or 「常識」 (common sense).
Formation
| Part of speech | Formation |
|---|---|
| Noun | に則って |
Examples
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頭髪服装検査は、校則に則って行っています。
Hair and clothing inspections are conducted in accordance with school rules. -
地方公共団体は、国の制定した法律の趣旨に則って、業務を行わなければならない。
Local public bodies must carry out their duties in accordance with the intent of the laws enacted by the national government. -
この商店街では、日本の伝統に則って、絵馬などの縁起物で通りを飾って新年を迎える。
This shopping street follows Japanese tradition, decorating the street with ema and other good-luck charms to welcome the new year.
Summary
- 「〜に則って」 means "in compliance with...; following..."
- Attaches to nouns