～にしたがって JLPT N2 Neutral

Formation

Noun + にしたがって

Explanation

The ～にしたがって grammar point is used to express a natural consequence or a change that occurs according to something else. It can be translated as 'as', 'with', or 'in accordance with' in English. This grammar point is used with nouns and can be used to show a change in proportion or in accordance with a rule or principle.

Example sentences

• 成長にしたがって、この植物の葉が大きくなります。

  As it grows, the leaves of this plant become larger.

  Seichou ni shitagatte, kono shokubutsu no ha ga ookiku narimasu.

• 説明書にしたがって、家具を組み立ててください。

  Please assemble the furniture according to the instructions.

  Setsumeisho ni shitagatte, kagu wo kumitatete kudasai.

• 年齢にしたがって、人の体力は低下します。

  As people age, their physical strength declines.

  Nenrei ni shitagatte, hito no tairyoku wa teika shimasu.

• 運動にしたがって、心拍数が増加することが一般的です。

  It is common for the heart rate to increase with exercise.

  Undou ni shitagatte, shinpakusuu ga zouka suru koto ga ippan teki desu.

According To (As Instructed)

• Noun に言わせれば JLPT N1