Japanese grammar
What does ～にてらして mean? Japanese grammar N1
～にてらして means in light of…; judged against (rules/precedent).
| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N1 |
|---|---|
| Structure | N + に照らして N + に照らした + N |
| Romaji | niterashite |
| Meaning | in light of…; judged against (rules/precedent) |
Forming it
| Noun | 法律 + に照らして |
|---|---|
| Noun (modifier) | 基準 + に照らした + 判断 |
How to use it
To CHECK A (law/standard/experience/precedent) AGAINST something in order to judge/evaluate B. Formal.
- 「～に照らして」 = "checking against A (法律・基準・経験・前例) to judge B". Uses A as a yardstick for comparison/evaluation.
- As a modifier, use 「に照らした + N」.
- Close to 「に基づいて」, but 「に照らして」 emphasizes COMPARING to judge; 「に基づいて」 means taking A as the basis for carrying something out.
Examples
法律に照らして、この行為は違法だ。
In light of the law, this act is illegal.
経験に照らして判断すべきだ。
One should judge in light of experience.
Keep in mind
- Attaches to a noun (law/standard/precedent).
- Used to judge whether something is right or wrong.
Common mistakes
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Wrong法律に照らしての判断を下した。
A judgment checked against the law was handed down.
Correct法律に照らした判断を下した。
As a modifier, use 「に照らした + N」.
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Wrong事実に照らして、物語を書く。
Write a story based on facts.
Correct事実をもとに、物語を書く。
Using material to CREATE something uses 「をもとに」; 「に照らして」 means comparing to judge right/wrong.
Exam tips
- 「に照らして」 = check against a standard to evaluate; modifier form 「に照らした＋N」.