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をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based On

Noun + をもとに

Quick answer

Noun + をもとに means "Based on ~". As a N1 grammar point, it is tested in the JLPT. Detailed examples and a usage explanation are on this page.

Meaning

Based on ~

Explanation

This phrase indicates the basis or foundation upon which something is developed or decided. It is often used when explaining the origin of an idea, decision, or action.

Examples

その映画は実話をもとに作られた。
そのえいがはじつわをもとにつくられた。
The movie was made based on a true story.
実—Fruit話—Talk
この作品は歴史をもとにしたフィクションです。
このさくひんはれきしをもとにしたふぃくしょんです。
This work is a fiction based on history.
品—Item歴—History史—History
彼の意見をもとに計画を修正した。
かれのいけんをもとにけいかくをしゅうせいした。
I revised the plan based on his opinion.
彼—He修—Study正—Correct

Practice this grammar

Noun + をもとに

Which sentence correctly uses "をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based On"?

Vocabulary from these examples

史HistoryN2歴HistoryN2修StudyN1彼He品Item品Item実Fruit正Correct話Talk

Last updated Jul 4, 2026