At a glance
～に応じて means "depending on" or "in accordance with". The action or result is adjusted to fit something that can vary, such as age, budget, or season.
[Noun] に応じて [change / adjustment]
[Noun] に応じた [Noun]
季節に応じて、メニューが変わります。 The menu changes with the seasons.
How to form it
に応じて attaches to nouns.
| Form | Pattern | Example | Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connects to a clause | Noun + に応じて | 予算に応じて選ぶ | "choose according to budget" |
| Before a noun | Noun + に応じた + Noun | 年齢に応じたクラス | "classes suited to age" |
| Written style | Noun + に応じ | 成績に応じ、支給する | Formal writing, notices |
The noun always takes に, because 応じる means "to respond to".