How to say 'Basics' in Japanese | 初歩

word

Meaning

Basics

Reading

Kanji

初Beginning, First 歩Walk

Explanation

The Japanese noun '初歩 (しょほ)' refers to the 'basics' or 'rudimentary knowledge' of a subject. It is often used to describe the foundational or introductory level of learning something. For example: I am learning the basics of Japanese「私は日本語の初歩を学んでいます」(わたしはにほんごのしょほをまなんでいます). This book covers the basics of programming「この本はプログラミングの初歩をカバーしています」(このほんはプログラミングのしょほをカバーしています). The term emphasizes the starting point of acquiring knowledge or skills.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

2521

Composition

kanji

Handwriting