基もとづく

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Common wordJLPTN3Freq.FrequencyTop 5,000

Meanings

1

godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb

be based on; be founded on; be grounded in

Used when something (a theory, policy, story, etc.) has a foundation in facts, principles, or evidence. Often followed by に.

はん

断だん

する

。

We judge based on the law.

2

godan verb (-ku), intransitive verb

Indicates that something originates from or is caused by a particular source, often used for abstract causes or origins.

基もとづくUsage87%
Standard kanji spelling with high priority.
もとづくUsage12%
基もとづくUsage1%
irregular okurigana
Irregular okurigana usage; less common than 基づく.
基ずくもとづくUsage<1%
search-only kanji form
Search-only kanji form; not standard.
基もと付づくUsage<1%
search-only kanji form
Search-only kanji form; not standard.

基もとづく
Same meaning and reading, but 基く is an irregular okurigana variant; 基づく is the standard spelling.
元もと
元 means 'origin' or 'source' as a noun; 基づく is the verb form meaning 'to be based on'.

Compound of 基 (moto, 'foundation') + 付く (tsuku, 'to attach'), with voicing (tsuku → zuku). The kanji 基 conveys the idea of a base or foundation.