基づく
もとづく · motoduku · JLPT N3 · verb-godan
to be grounded on
🧱 基づく = 基 (moto, base) + 付く (tsuku, to stick to): sticking to the base
基 (moto) means foundation or origin, and 付く (tsuku) means to attach; it becomes づく after another word. Something that is 基づく stays attached to its foundation. Usage: 事実に基づく, based on facts.