Structure
Noun + に基づいて
Noun + に基づいた + Noun
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About にもとづいて
In order to say that one thing is 'based on' another in Japanese, the expression に基づいて will be used. This is a combination of the case marking particle に, the う - Verb, 基づく 'to originate from', and the conjunction particle て. This expression regularly highlights some kind of judgement/conclusion that the speaker has made, using (A) as their base.
To use に基づいて, put the noun (or noun phrase) that you would like to identify as a 'basis' before に基づいて, and then express your judgment/conclusion in part (B) of the sentence.
Alternatively, the past form of 基づく may be used when connected directly to a second noun. (A) に基づいた (B) directly expresses that (B) is based on (A).
Fun Fact
The kanji 基 is fairly accurately translated as 'foundation', and is regularly used to highlight things that 'stem' from something. Due to this, に基づいて may also be used to identify things that are 'produced from (A)', 'created from (A)', or 'invented based on (A)'.
- あの国の法律は宗教に基づいて作られている。That country's law is founded on religion.
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先月貰った資料に基づいて、このレポートを書きました。I wrote this paper based on the documents you gave me last month.
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この小説は歴史的実話に基づいてかかれている。This novel is written based on true historical events.
Synonyms
によると・によれば
According to
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に合わせて・に合った
In accordance with, Matching, Fitting, Suitable for, Adjust or tune to
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をもとに
Based on, From, According to
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にしたがって
As, Following, As then, According to, In accordance with
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を踏まえて
Based on, Considering, Keeping in mind, Taking into account, Therefore
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からして
Even..., Judging from, Based on
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からして
Even..., Judging from, Based on
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Examples
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信用に基づいて、お金を貸す。
I lend money based on trust.
法律に基づいて、判断させていただきます。
I will make my judgment based on the law.
ちゃんと計画に基づいて、動いてください。
Please proceed in accordance with the plan.
信用に基づいて、お金を貸す。
I lend money based on trust.
あなたの意見に基づいて、変更を加えました。
I implemented a modification based on your opinion.
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にもとづいて – Grammar Discussion
Most Recent Replies (7 in total)
pasi
In the sentence " 実話______ドラマには説得力がある。"
Entering " にもとづいて” results in “Let’s try a different grammar structure here.” which I think is usually reserved for entirely different grammar points? Is this intentional here?
Fuga
Hey @pasi !
This seems like an error on our end, so we have just fixed this! Thank you for letting us know about this!
wlan8051
間違った前提にもとづいてから、当然結果も間違っている
returns a “Let’s try a different grammar structure here.” when the answer is に基づいている。
Is it really a different structure or just the same phrase in progressive form?
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