Indicates that an action is taken in response to, as a result of, or based on a preceding event, piece of information, or influence. It often implies a formal or official context.
Noun + を受けてPrimary
This phrase means 'because of' or 'in response to'. You use it when something happens after another event. It is often used for formal situations.
顧客からのフィードバックを受けて、製品のデザインを一部変更しました。
In response to feedback from customers, we have changed part of the product's design.
政府は、専門家の提言を受けて、新たな規制を導入する方針です。
Following the proposals from experts, the government plans to introduce new regulations.
その厳しい批判を受けても、彼は自説を曲げることはなかった。
Even in the face of that harsh criticism, he did not change his own opinion.
上司の指示を受けて、彼はすぐに出張の準備を始めました。
Upon receiving instructions from his boss, he immediately started preparing for the business trip.
最近の円安を受けて、多くの企業が製品価格の値上げを発表しています。
In response to the recent depreciation of the yen, many companies are announcing increases in product prices.
This phrase sounds very official. It is like saying, "Because of X, we did Y." You use it for important news or business. It shows that people thought carefully before acting.
This is different from '〜にこたえて' (ni kotaete). That means you respond to feelings like hopes or requests. This is different from '〜に応じて' (ni oujite). That means you change what you do based on something that changes. This is for reacting to one clear event or piece of information.
Don't use this when you get a physical thing. For example, don't say 'プレゼントを受けて' for 'received a present'. You can use it for things like news or advice. You can also use it for orders or criticism.
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