〜に基づいて／に基づき／に基づく: meaning and usage

How to form it

• noun+に基づいて/に基づき
• noun+に基づく/に基づいた+noun

How it is used

Does B on the basis of A: 'based on', 'in accordance with'. A is usually data, facts, rules or experience, and the tone is formal. Compared with 「〜をもとに」, it stresses following A closely.

Examples

1. 説明書に基づいて自力で本棚を組み立てた。

   Following the instruction manual, I assembled the bookshelf on my own.

2. このドラマは、本当にあった話に基づいて作られた。

   This drama was based on a true story.

3. 調査の結果に基づき、新しい計画を立てた。

   We drew up a new plan based on the results of the survey.