zuru verb, intransitive verb
follow; conform to; be based on; apply correspondingly
Used when something is done in accordance with a rule, precedent, law, standard, or model. Often appears as 〜に準じて or 〜に準ずる.
See also: 準じる
この規則は前例に準じて決められた。
This rule was decided based on precedent.
新入社員の待遇は規定に準ずる。
The treatment of new employees conforms to the regulations.
zuru verb, intransitive verb
Indicates that something is in proportion to another factor, such as amount, degree, or scale. Often used with 〜に準じて.
See also: 準じる
参加費は収入に準じて決められます。
The participation fee is determined in proportion to income.
zuru verb, intransitive verb
correspond to; be equivalent to; be treated as
Used when one thing is considered equivalent to or treated in the same way as another, often in legal, official, or comparative contexts.
See also: 準じる
この書類は原本に準ずるものとして扱われる。
This document is treated as equivalent to the original.