HomeGrammarJLPT N2Noun を もとにして (Noun wo moto ni shite)

Noun を もとにして (Noun wo moto ni shite)

JLPT N2

Explanation

Based on; using; utilizing.

Formation

Detailed explanation

The 'Noun をもとにして' grammar point is used to express that something is done based on, using, or utilizing the noun. It indicates that the noun is the foundation, source or basis for the action or statement.

Examples

Kare no iken o moto ni shite, keikaku o henkō shimashita.

Based on his opinion, we changed the plan.

Kono shōsetsu wa jitsuwa o moto ni shite kakarete imasu.

This novel is written based on a true story.

Shiryō o moto ni shite, repōto o sakusei shimashita.

I created the report based on the materials.

Kako no seikōrei o moto ni shite, atarashii purojekuto o susumeru yotei desu.

We plan to proceed with the new project based on past successful examples.

Practice

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