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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.
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.
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母は自分の経験に照らして、こういう時はどうすればいいかをアドバイスしてくれた。My mother advised me what to do in these situations in light of her own experience.
- 労働基準法を守らない会社は法律に照らして罰せられるべきだ。Companies that do not comply with the labor laws should be punished in accordance with the law.
- 経済統計に照らした強盗と窃盗事件に関する犯罪統計。Crime statistics on burglaries and thefts in light of economic statistics.
- 犯罪者は刑法に照らして罰せられる。Criminals are punished in accordance with the law.
Examples
2017年の経験に照らして価格下落は限定的であると私は考えています。
In light of the experience of 2017, I believe that price drop will be limited in scope.
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.
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.
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...
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