GRAMMAR DETAIL
〜を踏まえて
Indicates that previously established facts or results are taken into account in a judgment or action.
Examples
調査結果を踏まえて、避難計画をもう一度検討した。
In light of the survey results, we reviewed the evacuation plan once more.
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地域の意見を踏まえて、計画を見直した。
Taking local opinions into account, we reviewed the plan.
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前回の反省を踏まえて、手順を改善しました。
In light of what we learned last time, we improved the procedure.
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Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
を踏まえて(をふまえて)follows facts or results to describe incorporating them into the grounds for a judgment or measure. - Basic usage:
前回の反省を踏まえて、手順を改善しました。means using lessons from the previous occasion to improve the procedure.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Modifying an action or a noun
結果を踏まえて計画するmodifies the action of planning, whereas結果を踏まえた計画is a noun phrase for a plan incorporating the results. Use踏まえたbefore the noun.

