～にしたがって (〜ni shitagatte)
Explanation
Expresses a natural consequence or a change that occurs according to something else; 'as', 'with', 'in accordance with'.
Formation
Noun + にしたがって
Detailed Explanation
The ～にしたがって grammar point is used to express a natural consequence or a change that occurs according to something else. It can be translated as 'as', 'with', or 'in accordance with' in English. This grammar point is used with nouns and can be used to show a change in proportion or in accordance with a rule or principle.
Examples
成長にしたがって、この植物の葉が大きくなります。
Seichou ni shitagatte, kono shokubutsu no ha ga ookiku narimasu.
As it grows, the leaves of this plant become larger.
説明書にしたがって、家具を組み立ててください。
Setsumeisho ni shitagatte, kagu wo kumitatete kudasai.
Please assemble the furniture according to the instructions.
年齢にしたがって、人の体力は低下します。
Nenrei ni shitagatte, hito no tairyoku wa teika shimasu.
As people age, their physical strength declines.
運動にしたがって、心拍数が増加することが一般的です。
Undou ni shitagatte, shinpakusuu ga zouka suru koto ga ippan teki desu.
It is common for the heart rate to increase with exercise.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.