JLPT N2 grammar

〜のもと（に／で）meaning and usage

Meaning

  1. Under A's guidance or authority; under conditions A
  2. In the name of A

How to form it

  • nounのもとで
  • nounのもとに
  • nounの名のもとに

How it is used

Means under someone's guidance or care, or under certain conditions; mostly formal or written. 「〜の名のもとに」 is 'in the name of'. Do not confuse it with 「〜をもとに」, 'based on'.

Examples

  1. 法の名のもとに不正は決して許されない。

    In the name of the law, wrongdoing must never be permitted.

  2. 子どもたちは、先生の指導のもとで実験を行った。

    The children did the experiment under their teacher's guidance.

  3. 教育の名のもとに、子どもに無理をさせてはいけない。

    You must not push children too hard in the name of education.

About the example 1. Based in/on A 2. Under the guidance/direction of A (usually a person) 3. Under A's authority / in the name of A