GRAMMAR
〜を元に
based on
Explanation
NOTE
〜を元に means based on or using as material — it marks the source or material used to create something.
この映画は実話を元に作られた。
This movie was made based on a true story.
実話を元に is a very common collocation meaning *based on a true story*.
NOTE
Typical sources are data, experience, stories, or research — the raw material for what follows.
NOTE
Attach を元に directly to a noun. Note: 元 is read もと and に sits outside the kanji.
STRUCTURE
N辞
を<ruby>元<rt>もと</rt></ruby>にアンケートの結果を元に、新しい商品を開発した。
Anketo no kekka wo moto ni, atarashii shouhin wo kaihatsu shita.
Based on the survey results, we developed a new product.
自分の経験を元に、本を書いた。
Jibun no keiken wo moto ni, hon wo kaita.
I wrote a book based on my own experience.
調査データを元に、レポートを作成します。
Chousa deeta wo moto ni, repooto wo sakusei shimasu.
I'll prepare a report based on the research data.
Practice exercises
1
要望に応えて、その報告書を元に改善した。
In response to requests, they made improvements based on that report.
Answer
を元に
2
事実を元に、問題に関わる議論をした。
They had a discussion based on the facts, relating to the problem.
Answer
を元に
3
過去の教訓を元に、次に活かそう。
Let's make use of it next time, based on past lessons.
Answer
を元に
4
伝説を元に、その物語は映画化された。
Based on the legend, that story was adapted into a movie.
Answer
を元に
5
彼の研究は、仮説を元に深められた。
His research was deepened based on a hypothesis.
Answer
を元に