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JLPT N3 Intermediate

基づく

To be based on or founded on a specific source or justification

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基づいて te-form, "based on"
基づいた past form used as an adjective
基づきます polite form
Godan Verb (Intransitive)

To be based on" / "Founded on

Specifies that an action, theory, or creation relies on a particular foundation such as data, experience, laws, or facts.

Example

この 映画 は 事実 に 基づいて いる 。

This movie is based on a true story.

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To be based on or founded on a specific source or justification
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