English–Japanese

“be based on” in Japanese

Japanese

Also即する (sokusuru)

Pronunciation

Romajimotozuku

Example

この映画は実話に基づいています。ko no ei ga wa jitsu wa ni moto zu i te i ma su

This movie is based on a true story.

Illustration for 基づく (be based on)

How to say “be based on” in Japanese

“Be based on” in Japanese is 基づく (motozuku).

It describes an idea, action, or creation as taking its foundation from a particular fact, source, rule, or standard.

Full entry for 基づく: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 基づく

私たちは事実に基づいて結論を出します。watashi ta chi wa ji jitsu ni moto zu i te ketsu ron o da shi ma su

We draw a conclusion based on facts.

Tips for using 基づく

  • In polite conversation, 基づいています (motozuite imasu) is a useful fixed form for saying that something is based on a source, fact, or rule.

Other Japanese words for “be based on”

この計画は現実に即しています。ko no kei kaku wa gen jitsu ni soku shi te i ma su

This plan is based on reality.

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