Japanese word

基づく

Pronunciation

Romajimotozuku

Meaning

  • verbbe based on

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 事実に基づくji jitsu ni moto zu ku

    be based on facts

  • 法律に基づくhō ritsu ni moto zu ku

    be based on the law

  • データに基づくdē ta ni moto zu ku

    be based on data

Similar words

依拠するikyosuru: It relies on a particular source, fact, or authority as its basis.
準拠するjunkyosuru: It follows a stated standard, rule, or model as its basis.
沿うsou: It follows a plan, policy, or stated purpose without departing from it.

Definition in Japanese

判断や作品などが、特定の事実や資料をよりどころとして成り立つ。han dan ya saku hin na do ga toku tei no ji jitsu ya shi ryō o yo ri do ko ro to shi te na ri ta tsu

Word origin

The native verb 基づく (motozuku, "be based on") is formed from 基 (moto, "basis") and the suffix づく (zuku, "become attached to"), so it expresses having a basis in something.

Usage tips

  • 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 meanings

  • be in accordance with ___verb

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