に照らして / に照らすと【にてらして】

in light of, based on, according to, referencing, comparing against, in view of

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Structure

[noun] + に照らして
[noun] + に照らすと
[noun] + に照らせば
[noun] + に照らし

Note: The noun typically represents a standard, rule, principle, precedent, or established fact used as a basis for judgment.

Description

The grammar pattern に照らして (and its variant に照らすと) means "in light of," "based on," "judging by," or "in view of." It is used when evaluating or judging something against an established standard, rule, principle, precedent, or set of facts. The noun before にてらして照らして represents the reference point or criterion being used for judgment.

This expression comes from the verb てらす照らす (to shine light on; to compare against), giving the metaphorical sense of "shining the light of X onto Y" to examine or evaluate it.

Basic Usage

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In light of the law, that act is illegal.

、だろう。

Judging by past experience, this plan probably won't work.

Common Nouns Used Before に照らして

This pattern frequently appears with nouns that represent standards, rules, norms, or accumulated knowledge, such as:

ほうりつ法律 (law), きそく規則 (rules), きじゅん基準 (standards)
じょうしき常識 (common sense), りょうしん良心 (conscience)
じじつ事実 (facts), じっせき実績 (track record)
れきし歴史 (history), けいけん経験 (experience), ぜんれい前例 (precedent)
けんぽう憲法 (constitution), げんそく原則 (principles)

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If you think about it in light of common sense, that proposal is unreasonable.

に照らして vs. に照らすと vs. に照らせば

All three variants are used and carry the same meaning, though with slight nuance differences:

に照らして – the most neutral and common form (te-form connection)
に照らすと – emphasizes the conditional: "when you compare against X" / "if you judge by X"
に照らせば – similar conditional nuance, slightly more formal

、。

If judged by international law, that action is impermissible.

Formality

This is a formal, written-style expression commonly found in legal texts, academic writing, news articles, and formal speeches. It is rarely used in casual conversation.

Examples

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In light of the constitution, there are problems with this bill.

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Judging by her past track record, she is the most suitable candidate.

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In light of social norms, that remark is considered inappropriate.

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If judged by international standards, this product does not meet safety requirements.

、べき。

In light of your conscience, you should do what you believe is right.

、だろう。

In light of precedent, this ruling could be called exceptional.

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Looking at it in light of history, the same kinds of mistakes have been repeated many times.

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In light of the facts, the defendant's claims are not credible.

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According to company rules, this conduct is subject to disciplinary action.

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In light of scientific findings, that hypothesis was judged to be valid.

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In view of the current situation, there is a need to review the plan.

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His behavior is not something that can be permitted in light of morality.

References

に照らして・に照らすとBunpro

に恥じない

に耐える / に耐えない