JLPT N2 grammar

〜に応じて(は)／に応じ(た)meaning and usage

Meaning

  1. In response/reply to A
  2. In line with A; That fits with A

How to form it

  • nounに応じて（は）/に応じ
  • nounに応じたnoun

How it is used

Two senses: responding to a request or invitation (「求めに応じて」), and adjusting to suit differing conditions (「年齢に応じて」, 「必要に応じて」). Compared with 「〜によって」, it stresses a matching response.

Examples

  1. ソフトのよくある質問に応じる内容はこのページにあります。

    This page has the responses to frequently asked software questions.

  2. 料金は使った時間に応じて変わります。

    The charge varies according to how long you use it.

  3. 店は客の希望に応じて、営業時間を延長した。

    In response to customers' wishes, the shop extended its opening hours.