Meaning
〜をもとに(して) indicates performing an action based on something as a foundation, source, or reference. It shows what serves as the basis, material, or inspiration for creating or modifying something. This pattern is commonly used with verbs like 「書く」(write), 「作る」(make), and 「改良する」(improve). When modifying nouns, use 「をもとにした」or 「をもとにしての」.
Formation
| Part of speech | Formation |
|---|---|
| 名詞 | を + もとに(して) |
Examples
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このドラマは漫画をもとに作られている。
This drama is created based on a manga. -
お客様の意見をもとにして、商品を改良していきたいと思います。
I would like to improve the product based on customer feedback. -
この寺の歴史を原型のドラマがテレビで放送されてから、この寺はとても人気の観光地になっている。
Since the TV drama based on this temple's history was broadcast, this temple has become a very popular tourist destination. -
自分が集めた事実をもとにしてこの小説を書いたんだ。
I wrote this novel based on facts I had collected.
Summary
- Formation: 名詞 + を + もとに(して)
- Used to express something as the foundation or source material for creating, writing, or improving something
- Common with verbs like 作る, 書く, 改良する; use 「をもとにした」when modifying nouns