What does 基づく mean?
基づく is a Japanese verb meaning “to be grounded on, to be based on” in English. It can also be translated as “to be due to” depending on context. It is written as 基づく in kanji, もとづく in hiragana, and motozuku in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
この物語は事実に基づいている。
This story is founded on fact.
彼らの争いは誤解に基づくものだ。
The dispute between them is due to a misunderstanding.