準ずる
じゅんずる
junzuru
JLPT N1verbVocabularyLevel 99 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
準ずる (じゅんずる (junzuru)) means "to follow (a rule, precedent, etc.)". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
to follow (a rule, precedent, etc.)
Also : to correspond to · to apply correspondingly
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Example Sentences
前例に準ずる判断が下された。
ぜんれいにじゅんずるはんだんがくだされた。
A judgment was made following precedent.
この規則に準じて、行動する必要がある。
このきそくにじゅんじて、こうどうするひつようがある。
We need to act in accordance with this rule.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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