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A3 う-verb (る), Intransitive verb

(のっと)to conform to, to be in accordance with, to follow (rule, tradition, example, etc.)

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    1. う-verb (る), Intransitive verb

      1. 1.

        to follow (a rule, precedent, style, etc.), to conform to, to be in accordance with

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    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(ぎしき)伝統(でんとう)(のっと)っています。

      This ceremony conforms to tradition.

    • その罪人(ざいにん)(ほう)(のっと)って(さば)かれるべきである。

      The criminal should be judged in accordance with the law.

      • 社長(しゃちょう):「先例(せんれい)(のっと)ってあの職員(しょくいん)処分(しょぶん)()めよう…。」

        President: "Let's decide on the disposition of that employee in conformity with precedent..."

        • 古式(こしき)(のっと)(おごそ)かに(おこな)われた式典(しきてん)ではずっと緊張(きんちょう)していました。

          During the ceremony, which was solemnly conducted in accordance with ancient customs, I was tense the whole time.

          • (ほか)罪人(ざいにん)(おな)じで、(かれ)らも当然(とうぜん)法律(ほうりつ)(のっと)って(さば)かれるべきだと(おも)う。

            Like other criminals, I believe they should also be judged in accordance with the law.

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