based on ~, in accordance with ~

Advanced

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Explanation

Indicates basis or foundation for something.

[Noun] + に基づいて/に基づく

事実に基づいて判断します。

Jijitsu ni motozuite handan shimasu.

I judge based on facts.

法律に基づく決定です。

Houritsu ni motozuku kettei desu.

It's a decision based on the law.

Formal expression, common in official contexts.

～に違いない

must be ~, no doubt that ~, undoubtedly

～に関して/関する

regarding ~, concerning ~, about ~

～について/つい

about ~, concerning ~

～に伴って/伴い/伴う

along with ~, as ~ (changes)

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Japanese Language Education Specialists

Last updated: Jan 10

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