基 (もと): meaning and examples

Key takeaways

基 (もと) means basis / foundation / source.

See example sentences below.

基 at a glance

基

もとmoto

N3noun

basis / foundation / source

基もとmotoN3Japanese vocabulary

Core meaning

basis / foundation / source

Example 1

この考えは基にしています。

Translation

This idea is based on it.

Example 2

基をしっかり作ろう。

Translation

Let's build a solid foundation.

Kanji 基: fundamentals, radical (chem), counter for machines, foundation

Kanji 基: meanings, readings, and example words.

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