のもとで/ もとに (no-moto-de): Under; on the basis of
～のもとで/ もとに (no-moto-de)
Meaning
Under; on the basis of
Formation and usage
N + のもとで／のもとに
Notation: N = noun; V dictionary = dictionary-form verb; V stem = the stem before ます; plain clause = plain-form clause; negative stem = the form before ない. Follow the attachment shown above.
Explanation
もとで often marks guidance or an environment; もとに can introduce a name, condition, or basis.
Examples
専門家の指導のもとで、研究を続けた。
I continued research under expert guidance.
専門家の指導のもとで、練習を続けた。
I continued practice under expert guidance.
専門家の指導のもとで、勉強を続けた。
I continued study under expert guidance.
専門家の指導のもとで、準備を続けた。
I continued preparation under expert guidance.
専門家の指導のもとで、仕事を続けた。
I continued work under expert guidance.
How related patterns differ
のもとで sets an environment or guidance; を込めて puts feeling into an action. ところを often acknowledges imposing on a busy person; 手前 creates an obligation from one's position or words. もそこそこに hurries through something, while なりに recognizes one's own capacity.