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～ni Motozuite: Based On

Learn ni motozuite for "based on / grounded in" facts or standards. This lesson combines form, context, examples, common mistakes, and practice so you can use the pattern in real communication.

12 minNihongo Hub Editorial TeamPublished 2026-06-06Updated 2026-06-06

Learning objectives

  • Lesson goals: Learn ni motozuite for "based on / grounded in" facts or standards.
  • Form and connection: [Noun] に基もとづいて
  • Nuance in real use: に基づいて is Japanese's most solid "grounding" expression — it firmly anchors judgments or actions in objective facts. In Japanese legal and academic texts, this expression is everywhere.

Form and connection

[Noun] に基もとづいて

Core Explanation

Learn ni motozuite for "based on / grounded in" facts or standards.

Cultural Note

に基づいて is Japanese's most solid "grounding" expression — it firmly anchors judgments or actions in objective facts. In Japanese legal and academic texts, this expression is everywhere.

Practical examples

I judge based on the facts.
A fine is imposed based on the law.
I advise based on experience.

Common pitfalls

Build the base form before adding the pattern

Complete the required conjugation first. Do not keep polite and plain endings at the same time.

Match politeness to the situation

The examples are reliable starting points; relationships and context can still change the most natural wording.

Practice and answers

1. Write the connection formula for this lesson.
Show answer[Noun] に基もとづいて
2. Explain the meaning of the first example.
Show answerI judge based on the facts.
3. Rewrite the final example using this lesson pattern.
Show answer経験けいけんに基もとづいて助言じょげんする。 ([Noun] に基もとづいて)

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