Japanese word

即する

Pronunciation

Romajisokusuru

Meaning

  • verbbe based on

Example

この計画は現実に即しています。ko no kei kaku wa gen jitsu ni soku shi te i ma su

This plan is based on reality.

Illustration for 即する (be based on)

More examples

現場の状況に即した対策が必要です。gen ba no jō kyō ni soku shi ta tai saku ga hitsu yō de su

Measures suited to the conditions at the site are necessary.

Core concept

Describes making an action, plan, or judgment fit the facts or conditions that provide its basis.

Common phrases

  • 現実に即するgen jitsu ni soku su ru

    be based on reality

  • 実情に即するjitsu jō ni soku su ru

    conform to actual conditions

Similar words

沿うsou: To follow a policy, purpose, or line while staying in accordance with it.
踏まえるfumaeru: To take facts, experience, or prior discussion into account when forming a plan or judgment.
準拠するjunkyosuru: To conform to a specified standard, rule, or model as a basis for action.

Definition in Japanese

ある事実や状況を基準として、それに合うようにする。a ru ji jitsu ya jō kyō o ki jun to shi te so re ni a u yō ni su ru

Word origin

The verb 即する (sokusuru) uses 即 (soku, "to conform to") with する (suru, "to do"), forming a verb for conforming to a fact, situation, or standard.

Usage tips

  • In formal Japanese, 現実に即して (genjitsu ni sokushite) often introduces an approach that is shaped by real conditions, which makes the expression useful in discussions of policy and planning.

Other meanings

  • conform toverb
  • be adapted toverb

Opposites

  • 乖離するkairisurudivergeverb

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