【JLPT N2 Grammar】〜に基づいて(〜にもとづいて / ~nimotoduite)

Explanation:〜基づいて

Meaning
”〜を基準きじゅんにして"

"based on"
The expression "〜に基づいて" in Japanese means "based on" or "according to." It is used to indicate that an action, decision, or judgment is made by relying on or referencing certain information, facts, rules, or data. This phrase is common in formal contexts, including business, legal, and academic writing.

Form
N + に基づいて

Points

  1. Foundation or Basis: "〜に基づいて" emphasizes that the following action or statement is grounded on some established information or source.
  2. Formal Usage: It is often used in formal writing and speech, such as reports, regulations, and decisions.
  3. Nouns as Reference Points: The phrase connects with a noun that represents the basis of the action or decision.

JLPT Level
N2



Sample sentenes

この映画えいがは、事実じじつもとづいてつくられています。
This movie is based on true events.

アンケートの結果けっかもとづいて今後こんご方針ほうしんめるつもりだ。
We intend to make future decisions based on the survey results.

安藤百福あんどうももふくという日本人にほんじんは、旅行りょこうたヒントもとづいて、カップラーメンを発明はつめいした。
Momofuku Ando, a Japanese inventor, developed instant ramen based on inspiration he gained during his travels.

音読おんよみは中国語ちゅうごくご発音はつおんもとづいてつくられました。
On'yomi is based on the pronunciation of Chinese characters.

調査結果ちょうさけっかもとづいて結論けつろんしました。
We reached a conclusion based on the research results.

Vocabulary

Japanese
English
事実 じじつ fact
- アンケート questionnaire
方針 ほうしん course / plan
発明する はつめいする to invent
音読み おんよみ on reading
発音 はつおん pronunciation

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