JLPT N1

即する

そくする

to conform to, to agree with, to be adapted to,

JLPT N1

Character Breakdown

即

Radical: —

Meaning and Usage

"即する" (そくする) is a formal verb meaning "to conform to," "to be adapted to," or "to agree with." It is often used in written or formal contexts such as legal, academic, or official documents. The word implies that something is in accordance with a certain standard, situation, or rule.

Common Contexts

You will frequently see "即する" used with nouns like "法律" (law), "現状" (current situation), or "時代" (era/time), indicating that something aligns with these conditions.

Collocations and Patterns

  • "〜に即して" : means "in accordance with" or "based on". Used to express that an action or decision is made by conforming to a certain standard or condition.
  • "〜に即した判断/対応" : "judgment/response conforming to..." often used in formal decision-making contexts.

Register and Nuance

This verb is formal and rarely used in casual conversation. It conveys precision and appropriateness to a context or rule. Learners should avoid using it in everyday informal speech.

Common Mistake

Learners sometimes confuse "即する" with simpler verbs like "合わせる" or "従う," but "即する" carries a stronger nuance of strict conformity or adaptation to an established standard or situation.

Example Sentences

このけいかくはげんじょうにそくしていないため、みなおしがひつようだ。

This plan does not conform to the current situation, so it needs to be revised.

ほうりつにそくしたはんだんをくだすことがもとめられる。

It is required to make judgments in accordance with the law.

じだいのへんかにそくしてきょういくないようをこうしんするひつようがある。

It is necessary to update educational content to adapt to changes in the times.