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〜に応じて

according to, in line with, as needed

Noun + に応じて · に応じた + Noun

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に応じて says something changes to match something else: 収入に応じて、税金の額が変わる, "the amount of tax varies according to income".

The first noun is a variable (income, season, ability, a customer's wishes) and the second half adjusts to it. It's like によって ("depending on"), but with the sense of deliberately responding or matching.

必要に応じて, "as needed", is a very common set phrase in instructions and business writing.

Before a noun, it becomes に応じた: 能力に応じた仕事, "work that matches your abilities". Don't confuse it with に応えて, "in response to (hopes, cheers)", which is written with a different kanji.

Examples

  • 収入しゅうにゅうに応おうじて、税金ぜいきんの額がくが変かわる。

    The amount of tax varies according to income.

  • お客様きゃくさまの希望きぼうに応おうじて、料理りょうりを作つくります。

    We cook to suit our customers' wishes.

  • 季節きせつに応おうじて、メニューを変かえている。

    We change the menu with the seasons.

  • 能力のうりょくに応おうじた仕事しごとをする。

    Do work that matches your abilities.

  • 必要ひつように応おうじて、資料しりょうを追加ついかします。

    We'll add more materials as needed.

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