Vocab Info
A3 Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb
則るto conform to, to be in accordance with, to follow (rule, tradition, example, etc.)
Dictionary Definition
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Intransitive verb
1.
to follow (a rule, precedent, style, etc.), to conform to, to be in accordance with
All Forms
則る 【のっとる】、法る 【のっとる】、乗っ取る 【のっとる】
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この儀式は伝統に則っています。
This ceremony conforms to tradition.
その罪人は法に則って裁かれるべきである。
The criminal should be judged in accordance with the law.
社長:「先例に則ってあの職員の処分を決めよう…。」
President: "Let's decide on the disposition of that employee in conformity with precedent..."
古式に則って厳かに行われた式典ではずっと緊張していました。
During the ceremony, which was solemnly conducted in accordance with ancient customs, I was tense the whole time.
他の罪人と同じで、彼らも当然法律に則って裁かれるべきだと思う。
Like other criminals, I believe they should also be judged in accordance with the law.
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