Structure
Noun + に照らして(1)
Noun (A) + に照らした + Noun (B)
(1)に照らすと
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About に照らして・に照らすと
に照らして is an expression based on the standard meaning of the う-Verb 照らす 'to illuminate', and is primarily used comparatively in a similar way to 'in light of' in English. This comparative meaning aims to illustrate (B) from the perspective of (A), and usually refers to situations, level of experience, or something similar.
To use this structure, attach the case-marking particle に to the end of a noun, then follow it with 照らして. If a second noun will be modified directly, then 照らした will be used instead.
Keep in mind that the に in this structure is marking (A) as the 'doer' of 照らす 'to illuminate', as it is a transitive verb. This means that the structure has a more literal translation of '(B) as reflected by (A)'. This can also be thought of as 'as made clear by (A), (B)', 'as made evident by (A), (B)'. (B) will almost always be a judgment that is logically based on (A).
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アルバイトをすることは学校の規則に照らして規則違反になる。
Part-time working is a violation in light of school rules.
彼女の生活習慣に照らして罪がないことを宣言された。
In light of her everyday life (alibi), she has been declared innocent.
我々の基準に照らすと、この製品を粗悪品と言う人は少なくない。
There are quite a few people that would call this product inferior in light of our standards.
国内の状況に照らすと、国外からの石油の購入は必要である。
In light of the domestic situation, purchasing petrol abroad is necessary...
社内規程に照らして、作業員の効率性の検証を行う。
To perform the validation of workers' efficiency in accordance with company regulations.
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