Word details
基づく
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 基づく.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to be based (on); to be founded (on); to be grounded (on); to be in accordance (with)
Examples
この物語は事実に基づいている。
This story is founded on fact.
2
to be due to; to come (from); to arise (from); to originate (in)
Examples
彼らの争いは誤解に基づくものだ。
The dispute between them is due to a misunderstanding.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
基
fundamentals, radical (chem), counter for machines, foundation
11 strokesFrequency 241JLPT N2Grade 5
On
キ
Kun
もともとい
Nanori
きいとも
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