〜にしたがい

This grammar means 'the more X, the more Y'. It shows that when one thing increases, another thing also changes.

More formal alternatives(3)

This grammar means 'the more X, the more Y'. It shows that when one thing increases, another thing also changes.

This means that when one thing changes, another thing changes too. The changes happen at the same time.

This means you do something by following a rule. You act according to a plan or advice.

Less formal alternatives(1)

〜に伴い（にともない）

This means that when one thing changes, another thing changes too. It shows that these changes happen together.

辞書形

This is the basic form of a verb. It is what you find in a dictionary. You use it to make other verb forms.

This means you do something by following a rule. You act according to a plan or advice.

This means that when one thing changes, another thing changes too. The changes happen at the same time.

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Dictionary

〜にしたがい

This means 'as' or 'along with'. You use it when one thing changes because another thing changes.

N2 KMT7FormalStandardCompound ParticleMixedGradual Simultaneous ChangeGrammar

Noun + にしたがいPrimary

Verb [dictionary form] + にしたがい

This means 'as' or 'along with'. You use it when one thing changes because another thing changes.

時代の変化にしたがい、人々の価値観も多様化してきた。

As the times have changed, people's values have also become more diverse.

FormalPastAffirmativeClause InitialDeclarativeCulture & Traditions Core Concepts

係員の指示にしたがい、速やかに避難してください。

Please evacuate promptly in accordance with the staff's instructions.

PoliteNon PastAffirmativeClause InitialRequestDaily Life Work & Career

温度が上昇するにしたがい、物質の体積は膨張する。

As the temperature rises, the volume of the substance expands.

FormalNon PastAffirmativeMid SentenceDeclarativeScience & Math

北へ進むにしたがい、緑は次第に見られなくなった。

As we proceeded north, the greenery gradually disappeared from view.

FormalPastNegativeMid SentenceDeclarativeNature & Environment Travel & Transportation

契約書の条項にしたがい、支払いは月末に行われます。

In accordance with the terms of the contract, payment will be made at the end of the month.

FormalNon PastAffirmativeClause InitialDeclarativeBusiness & Finance Politics & Law

This phrase comes from a word meaning 'to follow'. It shows one thing follows another. Think of it like a rule or a natural law. It is good for formal talks.

Don't use this when things go back and forth. For example, not for "the price goes up and down."

Contrasts with(1)

This grammar means 'the more X, the more Y'. It shows that when one thing increases, another thing also changes.

More formal alternatives(3)

This grammar means 'the more X, the more Y'. It shows that when one thing increases, another thing also changes.

This means that when one thing changes, another thing changes too. The changes happen at the same time.

This means you do something by following a rule. You act according to a plan or advice.

Less formal alternatives(1)

〜に伴い（にともない）

This means that when one thing changes, another thing changes too. It shows that these changes happen together.

辞書形

This is the basic form of a verb. It is what you find in a dictionary. You use it to make other verb forms.

This means you do something by following a rule. You act according to a plan or advice.