に則(のっと)ってAccording to, In accordance with, Based on, In line with

Structure

Noun + に則(のっと)って⁽¹⁾
Noun (A) + に則(のっと)った⁽²⁾ + Noun (B)

⁽¹⁾に則(のっと)り
⁽²⁾に則(のっと)っての

Details

About に則って・に則り

に則(のっと)って is a formal expression used when something is being done 'according to (A)', or 'in line with (A)'. This is usually some basis, foundation, or standard which has a long running history. The case-marking particle に is being combined with the て-form of the う-Verb 則(のっと)る 'to follow along with' in this grammar pattern. Based on this, the literal meaning is just that (B) is something that follows along with (A).

While several forms may be seen, the most common are a noun followed by にのっとって, or a noun followed by にのっとった which will then modify a second noun.

Both the kanji form and the plain hiragana form are quite common, so it will be helpful to remember both.

As (A) is generally considered to be something that has some kind of foundation. It will mostly represent a thing that has some kind of inception point from which point little, if anything, changed. Some examples are laws, traditions, standards, codes of conduct, etc.

Synonyms

Examples

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記事(きじ)：「たけしさんはボクシングリングで何(なに)があろうと騎士道(きしどう)精神(せいしん)に則(のっと)って行動(こうどう)してきた。そのため、ボクシング界(かい)では尊敬(そんけい)される立場(たちば)となった。」

Article: 'No matter what happens, Mr. Takeshi has always acted in accordance with the spirit of chivalry in the boxing ring. For that reason, he has come to be greatly respected in the boxing world.'

伝統的(でんとうてき)なレストランの広告(こうこく)：「着物(きもの)姿(すがた)のスタッフが伝統(でんとう)に則(のっと)ったおもてなしをさせていただきます。」

Traditional restaurant advertisement: 'Our kimono-dressed staff will make sure to give you a warm welcome and attentive service that is in accordance with the honored tradition.'

求人(きゅうじん)：「交通費(こうつうひ)は企業(きぎょう)方針(ほうしん)に則(のっと)り支給致(しきゅういた)します。」

Job offer: 'We cover travel expenses in accordance with the company policy.'

企業(きぎょう)ウエブサイト：「弊社(へいしゃ)は個人(こじん)情報(じょうほう)保護法(ほごほう)に則(のっと)って、個人(こじん)データの取扱(とりあつか)いに細心(さいしん)の注意(ちゅうい)を払(はら)います。」

Company website: 'Our company pays close attention to handling personal data, in accordance with Personal Information Protection Law.'

注文(ちゅうもん)のキャンセルの場合(ばあい)は当社(とうしゃ)既定(きてい)に則(のっと)り、10%キャンセル手数料(てすうりょう)を請求(せいきゅう)させていただきます。

In the case of cancellation of the order, we will charge a 10% cancellation fee in accordance with the predetermined (procedures) of our company.

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に則って・に則り – Grammar Discussion

Most Recent Replies (3 in total)

djcostcosamples
I really struggle to intuit when to use this grammar point over に即して (and also with に沿って、but that seems to be less formal, so I can generally figure it out).

Is there something I’m missing between these two points that differentiates them from each other? They both seem to be used in almost exactly the same way.

I confuse these grammar points so often, it’d be helpful if there was some sort of hint to help understand why they’re not interchangeable.
mrnoone
@djcostcosamples
Hey!
You can think of に則って and に則して as synonyms. に沿って is a bit more general expression and can be used where に則って and に則して are used, but it is not always other way around.
Example:
川に沿ってより多くの木がある。
There are many trees along the river.
I will make sure to add some notifications in those grammar points!

Cheers!
djcostcosamples
I see, thank you!