に基づいて
Based On / According To
nimotozuite
TypeCompound
JLPT Leveln2
Summary
Indicates a basis, foundation, or standard that something is based on: 'based on', 'according to'.
Usage Rules
- •Based on: foundation or grounds for something
- •According to: following a standard or rule
- •〜に基づく + noun = noun based on X
- •〜に基づいた + noun = noun based on X
- •Formal register
- •Used with laws, data, experience, research
Example Sentences
じじつにもとづいてはんだんする。
Judge based on facts.
けいけんにもとづいたアドバイスだ。
This is advice based on experience.
ほうりつにもとづいてしょりされる。
It will be processed according to the law.
データにもとづいてぶんせきを行った。
We conducted analysis based on the data.
ちょうさにもとづくほうこく書をていしゅつした。
I submitted a report based on the survey.
Common Mistake
Using に基づいて for personal opinions (it implies objective basis like data/law/facts).