Japanese

づく

もとづく
Meaning: to be based on; to be grounded in
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 基づく 基づかない
Polite 基づきます 基づきません
Past 基づいた 基づかなかった
Polite + Past 基づきました 基づきませんでした
Te-form 基づいて 基づかなくて
Potential 基づける 基づけない
Passive 基づかれる 基づかれない
Causative 基づかせる 基づかせない
Causative + Passive 基づかされる 基づかされない
Imperative 基づけ 基づくな

Handwriting

基
づ
く

Example sentences

This movie is based on a true story.
彼の発言は単なる思い込みに基づいていることが多い。
His remarks are often based on mere assumptions.
その計画は、厳密な調査に基づいて立てられた。
That plan was made based on a rigorous investigation.
彼の発言は、根拠のない憶測に基づいている。
His statement is based on groundless speculation.
この映画は史実に基づいています。
This movie is based on historical facts.
最新のデータに基づいて費用を算出した。
The costs were calculated based on the latest data.
この映画は実話に基づいています。
This movie is based on a true story.
このことわざは中国の故事に基づいている
This proverb is based on a Chinese historical event.
この教科書は、最新のデータに基づいて改訂された。
This textbook was revised based on the latest data.
日本は法治国家であり、法に基づいて国が運営されている。
Japan is a constitutional state, and the country is operated based on the law.

Usage Notes

Indicates the source, foundation, or basis for something.

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