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Noun + をもとに(して)
Noun + をもとにした + Noun
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About をもとに
When linked to a noun, を元に is an expression that indicates that something is 'based on (A)', 'from (A)', or 'according to (A)'. This is a combination of を, the noun 元 'origin', and に. The literal meaning is similar to 'with (A) as the origin, (B)', and is used primarily to reference a source from which something is created or started.
Most of the time, をもとに will be written without kanji, but it is also possible to see it as を元に.
As this grammar pattern is mainly used to highlight an origin of creation, it will often be seen in sentences that use verbs like 書く 'to write', できる 'to be able', and 作る 'to make'.
- 彼は法律に基づいて処分されるだろう。He will be receiving punishment according to the law.
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彼は法律をもとに処分されるだろう。He will be punished based on the law.
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この恋愛漫画は実際に起こったことを基に作られているらしい。
I heard that this romance manga is based on actual events.
このインタビューを元に記事を書いてください。
Please write an article based on this interview.
息子の足跡を元に後を追った。
I pursued my son based on his footprints.
電話帳を元に宛名を書いてください。
Please write the name and address according to the telephone book.
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をもとに – Grammar Discussion
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Zenguro
When is it more natural to use をもとに instead of おもとにして?
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