1.
to consider; to take into account; in light of
To reflect upon past events, precedents, or circumstances and use them as a basis for judgment or action. A formal expression used in written and official contexts.
過去の事例に鑑みる。
To take past cases into consideration.
現状に鑑みて、計画を見直す必要がある。
In light of the current situation, the plan needs to be reconsidered.
国際情勢に鑑み、政府は新たな対策を講じることを決定した。
In light of the international situation, the government decided to implement new measures.
USAGE:
鑑みる is a formal, literary verb. It almost always takes the particle に: ～に鑑みる (in light of ~, considering ~). The conjunctive form ～に鑑み is frequently used in official documents and formal announcements.
GRAMMAR NOTE:
Despite looking like it could be godan, 鑑みる conjugates as an ichidan verb: 鑑みる → 鑑みて → 鑑みた.
PARTICLE PATTERNS:
- ～に鑑みる (in light of ~)
- ～に鑑みて (considering ~ — te-form)
- ～に鑑み (considering ~ — formal conjunctive)
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 事情に鑑みる (in view of circumstances)
- 前例に鑑みる (in light of precedent)
- 時代の変化に鑑みる (considering the changes of the times)