Explanation
Based on; drawing from; using as a reference.
Formation
Noun + をもとに
Detailed explanation
The grammar point Nounをもとに is used to convey that something is based on, drawn from, or using the noun as a reference. It is commonly used when one thing is being used as a foundation, source of information or inspiration for something else.
Examples
この映画は実話をもとに作られました。
Kono eiga wa jitsuwa o moto ni tsukuraremashita.
This movie was made based on a true story.
彼の経験をもとにアドバイスが必要だ。
Kare no keiken o moto ni adobaisu ga hitsuyō da.
Advice is needed based on his experience.
データをもとに分析を行いました。
Dēta o moto ni bunseki o okonaimashita.
I performed an analysis based on the data.
世界中の美術館をもとにコレクションを作りました。
Sekaijū no bijutsukan o moto ni korekushon o tsukurimashita.
I created a collection based on art galleries all over the world.
Practice
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.