Translation guide
Expresses that something is founded on, derived from, or grounded in a particular source, idea, or fact. Japanese uses several patterns depending on whether the basis is a concrete source, an abstract principle, or a condition.
To say that something is built upon or originates from a source, idea, or fact.
The most common and versatile pattern. Used for rules, data, facts, plans, etc. The noun before に基づいて is the basis.
This movie is based on a true story.
Please make a decision based on the data.
Often used when something is created or developed using a source as material or inspiration. Slightly more concrete than に基づいて.
This novel was written based on the author's experiences.
It's a drama based on an actual incident.
Used to indicate that something is determined by or depends on a certain factor. Often used for conditions, circumstances, or sources.
The fee varies based on the time.
Please consider the impact based on the weather.
To express that something changes or is decided depending on a situation.
Emphasizes that the outcome depends entirely on the noun. Often used for things like effort, weather, or decisions.
Success depends on your effort. (Success is based on effort.)
Tomorrow's game may be canceled depending on the weather.
Similar to 次第, but more neutral and widely used. Can also mean 'depending on' or 'based on'.
Opinions differ based on the person.
To cite a source or state that something is according to a rule, law, or document.
Used to report information based on a source like a news report, survey, or person. Common in news and formal speech.
According to the weather forecast, it will rain tomorrow.
According to experts, this treatment is effective.
Formal written form of に基づいて. Often used in official documents or news.
Based on the law, a fine will be imposed.
To say that an organization or person is located or headquartered somewhere.
Used for companies, teams, or groups that have a base of operations in a place.
The company is based in Tokyo.
More formal, often used for sports teams or headquarters.
The team is based in Osaka.
に基づいて is more formal and used for rules, data, or objective facts. をもとに is more concrete and often used for creative works or things made from a source material. For example, a movie based on a novel uses をもとに, while a decision based on data uses に基づいて.
Analyze based on data.
Make a movie based on a novel.
Do not directly translate 'be based on' as ベースにされている or similar. Use the patterns above. Also, 'based on' in the sense of 'depending on' is often better expressed with 次第 or によって rather than に基づいて.
場合によってはキャンセルも可能です。
Depending on the situation, cancellation is also possible.