〜に応じて ni oujite

〜に応じて（ni oujite）means “according to; in response to; depending on”. Used when something changes or is decided in correspondence with a varying factor (situation, demand, ability, income, etc. Formation: N + に応じて（名詞修飾は「Nに応じた + N」）

according to; in response to; depending on

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Formation

N + に応じて（名詞修飾は「Nに応じた + N」）

Explanation

Used when something changes or is decided in correspondence with a varying factor (situation, demand, ability, income, etc.). It expresses 'in accordance with X, the result varies accordingly.' Often the preceding noun is something that can differ case by case.

Examples

お客様の予算に応じて、最適なプランをご提案します。
おきゃくさまのよさんにおうじて、さいてきなぷらんをごていあんします。
We will propose the best plan according to the customer's budget.
収入に応じて、税金の額が変わります。
しゅうにゅうにおうじて、ぜいきんのがくがかわります。
The amount of tax changes depending on your income.

Note

Noun-modifying form is «Nに応じた + N» (e.g. 状況に応じた対応). Compares with 〜によって (more general 'depending on / by means of').

FAQ

〜に応じて — what does it mean and how is it used?

according to; in response to; depending on. Used when something changes or is decided in correspondence with a varying factor (situation, demand, ability, income, etc.). It expresses 'in accordance with X, the result varies accordingly.' Often the preceding noun is something that can differ case by case.

〜に応じて — how do you form it?

N + に応じて（名詞修飾は「Nに応じた + N」）

〜に応じて — any usage notes?

Noun-modifying form is «Nに応じた + N» (e.g. 状況に応じた対応). Compares with 〜によって (more general 'depending on / by means of').

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