基礎
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 基礎
1
foundation; basis
Examples
その考えが彼の理論の基礎となっている。
The idea underlies his theory.
Kanji in this Word
基
11 strokes
Frequency: 241
JLPT N2
Grade 5
Meanings
fundamentals
radical (chem)
counter for machines
foundation
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
もと
もとい
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
きい
とも
礎
18 strokes
Frequency: 1224
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
cornerstone
foundation stone
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ソ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いしずえ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
もと
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