即する・則する|そくするsokusuru[3]nakadaka (mid-high)
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Which spelling to use
即する即する is the more common written form of 即する（そくする）, using a mixture of kanji and kana.
則する則する is a less common written variant of 即する（そくする）, also using a mixture of kanji and kana; beginners are nevertheless advised to use it.
Definitions
- suru verb (irregular), intransitive verbto conform to; to agree with; to be adapted to; to be based on
Conjugation
| Dictionary form | 即する（そくする） |
|---|---|
| Polite (masu) | 即します（そくします） |
| Negative (nai) | 即しない（そくしない） |
| polite (masen) | 即しません（そくしません） |
| classical zu / nu | 即せず・即せぬ（そくせず・そくせぬ） |
| Past (ta) | 即した（そくした） |
| polite (mashita) | 即しました（そくしました） |
| Past negative (nakatta) | 即しなかった（そくしなかった） |
| polite (masen deshita) | 即しませんでした（そくしませんでした） |
| Te form | 即して（そくして） |
| Potential | 即できる（そくできる） |
| Passive | 即される（そくされる） |
| Causative | 即させる（そくさせる） |
| Causative passive | 即させられる（そくさせられる） |
| Conditional (ba) | 即すれば（そくすれば） |
| tara | 即したら（そくしたら） |
| Volitional | 即しよう（そくしよう） |
| polite (mashou) | 即しましょう（そくしましょう） |
| Imperative | 即しろ（そくしろ） |
Common forms generated by rule; see the senses for honorific or irregular usage.
Synonyms & antonyms
- Synonym適合てきごうWrittenA mainly written noun for meeting conditions or standards, as in 「規格に適合」; the emphasis is on conforming to requirements.
- Synonym即すそくすWrittenA godan-verb variant of 「即する」 with the same meaning; it leans written and is rarely seen in modern Japanese.
- Related従うしたがうNeutralA verb meaning to obey or follow, with the focus on heeding rules and orders; 「即する」 instead is about fitting the actual situation.
- Related適応てきおうWrittenA mainly written noun for adapting to an environment, as in 「環境に適応する」; the emphasis is on adjusting oneself.
- Related添うそうNeutralA verb for meeting expectations or accompanying someone, as in 「期待に添う」; the emphasis is on matching people's wishes.
- Related順応じゅんのうWrittenA mainly written noun for settling into a new environment, as in 「環境順応」; the emphasis is on gradually growing accustomed.
- Related体するたいするWrittenA mainly written verb for grasping and acting on another person's intentions or last wishes, as in 「意を体する」.
- Antonym反するはんするNeutralA verb for violating or contradicting something — the opposite of 「即する」, which is about fitting the facts.
- Antonym背くそむくNeutralA verb for going against or betraying something; it stands opposite to 「即する」.
Use 「即する」 for fitting or being grounded in actual conditions, as in 「実情に即した対策」. For obeying rules use 「従う」; for adapting to an environment, 「適応」 or 「順応」; for meeting standards, 「適合」; for living up to expectations, 「添う」; for going against something, 「反する」.
Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only
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