ichidan verb, intransitive verb
follow; conform to; be based on
Used for rules, precedents, laws, standards, or models. Often appears as 〜に準じて or 〜に準じた.
この規則に準じて手続きを進めてください。
Please proceed with the procedure in accordance with this rule.
A decision based on precedent is required.
ichidan verb, intransitive verb
Indicates that something varies in proportion to another factor. Often used with 〜に準じて.
収入に準じて会費が決まる。
The membership fee is determined in proportion to income.
ichidan verb, intransitive verb
correspond to; be equivalent to; be treated as
Used when something is regarded as equivalent or treated in the same way as something else. Common in legal or official contexts.
この書類は原本に準じるものとして扱われる。
This document is treated as equivalent to the original.