Noun を前提にして
Noun wo zentei ni shite
JLPT N1 Very formal, literary
Formation
Noun + を前提にして
Assuming; presupposing; on the assumption of.
When to use
を前提にして: taking X as a given (結婚を前提に).
Explanation
The grammar point 'Noun を前提にして' is used to show that something is done assuming or presupposing the noun that comes before it. In English, it can be translated as 'on the assumption of', 'assuming', or 'presupposing'.
Example sentences
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We planned tomorrow's picnic assuming fine weather.
Kouten wo zentei ni shite, ashita no pikunikku no keikaku wo tatemashita.
彼女の合格を前提にして、祝いのパーティーの準備を始めました。
We started preparing for the celebration party assuming she would pass the exam.
Kanojo no goukaku wo zentei ni shite, iwai no paatii no junbi wo hajimemashita.
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The budget was made on the assumption of economic growth.
Keizai seichou wo zentei ni shite, yosan-an ga tsukurareta.
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We decided the meeting schedule assuming his participation.
Kare no sanka wo zentei ni shite, kaigi no nittei wo kimemashita.
Based On (In Accordance With)
- ~によれば〜ni yorebaN3Means 'according to', 'based on' or 'by'.
- Noun に即した NounA ni sokushita BN1Expresses the idea of 'in accordance with', 'based on'.
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- Noun を前提としてNoun wo zentei toshiteN1Used to express 'on the assumption of', 'based on'.
- ~に基づいて〜ni motozuiteN2Based on, according to, depending on
- Noun を もとにNoun o moto niN2Based on; drawing from; using as a reference.
- Noun を もとにしてNoun wo moto ni shiteN2Based on; using; utilizing.
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- Noun を踏まえて〜wo fumaeteN1Based on; taking into account; in light of