のもとで
Under / Under The Leadership Of
nomotode
TypeCompound
JLPT Leveln2
Summary
Indicates being under someone's authority, leadership, or influence, or in a certain condition.
Usage Rules
- •Under (authority): under the leadership of
- •Under (condition): in a certain state
- •〜のもと = under (short form)
- •〜のもとでの + noun = under X (modifying)
- •Formal register
- •Used with leaders, rules, conditions
Example Sentences
先生のもとでべんきょうする。
I study under the teacher.
あたらしいほうりつのもとでうんようされる。
It will be operated under the new law.
りょうしんのもとでそだった。
I grew up under my parents' care.
みんしゅしゅぎのもとでのじゆう。
Freedom under democracy.
あんぜんのもとでさぎょうしてください。
Please work under safe conditions.
Common Mistake
Using のもとで for physical 'under' (use 下した for physical position).