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Noun + をもとに(して)
Noun + をもとにした + Noun
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About をもとに
When linked to a noun, を元に is an expression that indicates that something is 'based on (A)', 'from (A)', or 'according to (A)'. This is a combination of を, the noun 元 'origin', and に. The literal meaning is similar to 'with (A) as the origin, (B)', and is used primarily to reference a source from which something is created or started.
As this grammar pattern is mainly used to highlight an origin of creation, it will often be seen in sentences that use verbs like 書く 'to write', できる 'to be able', and 作る 'to make'.
- このドラマは実際に起こったことをもとに作られたそうだ。Apparently, this TV show was created based on actual events.
- 研究の結果をもとにレポートを書いてください。Please write a report based on the results of the research.
- 私はこのデータをもとにこのグラフを作成しました。I created this graph based on this data.
As this grammar pattern is mainly used to highlight an origin of creation, it will often be seen in sentences that use verbs like 書く 'to write', できる 'to be able', and 作る 'to make'.
Caution - を元に 'based on' differs to に基づいて 'based on', in that に基づいて indicates a foundation from which the judgement or conclusion of (B) is made, while を元に focuses more on being a source of inspiration for (B), or enabling (B).
- 彼は法律に基づいて処分されるだろう。He will be receiving punishment according to the law.
- 彼は法律をもとに処分されるだろう。He will be punished based on the law.
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この恋愛漫画は実際に起こったことをもとに作られているらしい。
I heard that this romance manga is based on actual events.
税金の総額は年度の収入をもとにして計算される。
The amount of tax is calculated based on revenue in a fiscal year.
本当の魚の姿をもとにしたロボットは普通の魚とともに暮らし、海洋生物についてのデータを収集しています。
Robots based on the shape of an actual fish are living with ordinary fish and are collecting data about marine life.
息子の足跡をもとに後を追った。
I pursued my son based on his footprints.
電話帳をもとに宛名を書いてください。
Please write the name and address according to the telephone book.
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をもとに – Grammar Discussion
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Zenguro
When is it more natural to use をもとに instead of おもとにして?
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