based on; built on; made from
Expression used to indicate that something is created, decided, or developed using a particular source, material, or foundation. Often follows a noun and connects to a verb phrase.
See also: を基として
This movie was made based on a real incident.
We developed a new service based on the survey results.
Alternate kanji spelling; 元 can suggest 'origin' or 'source'. Both spellings are used, but 基 is more common for 'based on'.
Phrase composed of the object marker を, the noun 基 (もと, 'basis'/'foundation'), the particle に, and the て-form of する. Literally 'making (something) the basis'.