基づく

もとづく
Alternative writings: 基く, 基ずく, 基付く
JLPT:N3
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1To be based on; to be founded on; to be grounded in — used to indicate that something is built on or follows from a basis or source.

Group 1 VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

この報告は最新のデータに基づいて作成された。

This report was prepared based on the latest data.

事実に基づく判断が求められる。

A judgment based on facts is required.

経験に基づく助言は説得力がある。

Advice based on experience is persuasive.

2To be due to; to arise from; to originate in — indicating that something comes from or is caused by something else.

Group 1 VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

この混乱は情報不足に基づく誤解から生じた。

This confusion arose from misunderstandings based on a lack of information.

多くの問題は伝統的な考え方に基づく誤りから来ている。

Many problems stem from errors based on traditional ways of thinking.

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