〜に基づいて
based on ~
Use this pattern to shape a complete, natural Japanese thought.
Remember it
Connect the meaning to its sound: say “〜に基づいて” aloud once.
Understand
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Sentence formula
How it works
「〜に基づいて」 means "based on ~". Structure: Noun + に基づいて. This is a JLPT N2 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.
When to use it
Read the example aloud, then replace one detail with something from your own life.
Tone: Neutral
A general pattern; let the sentence ending and situation set the politeness level.
Use
Hear it in real life
Everyday life
Example 1把握に基づいて判断します。
はあく に もとづいて はんだん します。
haaku ni motozuite handan shimasu.
We will judge based on the grasp.
Everyday life
Example 2異動に基づいて判断します。
いどう に もとづいて はんだん します。
idou ni motozuite handan shimasu.
We will judge based on the personnel transfer.
Everyday life
Example 3提供に基づいて判断します。
ていきょう に もとづいて はんだん します。
teikyou ni motozuite handan shimasu.
We will judge based on the provision.
Everyday life
Example 4転換に基づいて判断します。
てんかん に もとづいて はんだん します。
tenkan ni motozuite handan shimasu.
We will judge based on the switch.
Everyday life
Example 5規模に基づいて判断します。
きぼ に もとづいて はんだん します。
kibo ni motozuite handan shimasu.
We will judge based on the scale.
Make it yours
Choose one example. Replace one person, place, object, or time with a detail from your life, then say the new sentence aloud.
Recall
Test your memory
Recall practice
Can you say it?
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Read the situation, look away from the answer, and say the Japanese aloud.
Your situation
We will judge based on the grasp.
The answer is hidden. Try to use 〜に基づいて.
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