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に即して・に照らして・に照らすと: the difference

Meaning

In line with, Based on, In accordance with

Past papers

Not yet

Example

映画えいがは実情じつじょうに即そくして制作せいさくされたものだ。

The movie was made in line with actual circumstances.

Meaning

In light of, Based on, According to, Referencing, Comparing against, In view of

Past papers

Not yet

Example

アルバイトをすることは学校がっこうの規則きそくに照てらして規則きそく違反いはんになる。

Part-time working is a violation in light of school rules.

How to tell them apart

「〜に照らして」: compare against a standard, then judge.

「〜に則って」: follow the rule like a track, and act by it.

「〜に即して」: stay close to the real situation.

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