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What is the Kanji for 'Base' and 'Fundation'? | 基

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Base' and 'Fundation', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Base' and 'Fundation' is 基.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Base, Fundation

    Reading

    kunyomiもと

    moto

    もとい

    motoi

    onyomi

    ki

    Parts

    Soil That

    Example Word

    基盤: foundation. The Japanese noun '基盤 (きばん)' refers to a 'foundation' or 'base' upon which something is built or established. It is often used in both literal and figurative contexts, such as the foundation of a building or the foundational principles of a system. For example: The foundation of this building is strong「この建物の基盤は強い」(このたてもののきばんはつよい). The company's success is built on a solid foundation「その会社の成功はしっかりした基盤の上に築かれている」(そのかいしゃのせいこうはしっかりしたきばんのうえにきずかれている). This word is commonly used in discussions about infrastructure, technology, or organizational structures.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    939

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Soil

    radical

    Meaning

    That

Words Using

This kanji is used in 7 words:

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 60 kanji contain the part 土 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Life

    kanji

    Meaning

    Before, Previous

    kanji

    Meaning

    King

    kanji

    Meaning

    Red

    kanji

    Meaning

    Corner, Angle

    kanji

    Meaning

    Place

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ground

    kanji

    Meaning

    Garden

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hometown

    kanji

    Meaning

    Temple

    kanji

    Meaning

    Run

    kanji

    Meaning

    Company

    kanji

    Meaning

    Past

    kanji

    Meaning

    Increase

    kanji

    Meaning

    Slope

    kanji

    Meaning

    Happiness

    kanji

    Meaning

    Salt

    kanji

    Meaning

    Boy, Sonny

    kanji

    Meaning

    Castle

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hall

    kanji

    Meaning

    Private school, Cram school

    kanji

    Meaning

    Equal, Even

    kanji

    Meaning

    Demolition, Break down

    kanji

    Meaning

    Boundary, Border

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pressure

    kanji

    Meaning

    Area, Limits

    kanji

    Meaning

    Arrive, Climax

    kanji

    Meaning

    Wall

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fall, Crash

    kanji

    Meaning

    Grave

    kanji

    Meaning

    Firm, Solid

    kanji

    Meaning

    Model, Type

    kanji

    Meaning

    Spit, Spew

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ditch, Moat

    kanji

    Meaning

    Wall, Fence

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hang down

    kanji

    Meaning

    Bury

    kanji

    Meaning

    Tower

    kanji

    Meaning

    Platform, Podium

    kanji

    Meaning

    Plaster, Paint

    kanji

    Meaning

    Tsubo, Two mat area

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fence, Hedge

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cultivate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mound, Tomb

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lump

    kanji

    Meaning

    Embankment

    kanji

    Meaning

    Endure

    kanji

    Meaning

    Base, Small fort

    kanji

    Meaning

    Ink, Black ink

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fallen, Degenerate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lot, Arable soil

    kanji

    Meaning

    Pit

    kanji

    Meaning

    Mound, Tumulus

    kanji

    Meaning

    Seize, Execute

    kanji

    Meaning

    Reclaim

    kanji

    Meaning

    Model

    kanji

    Meaning

    Cape

    kanji

    Meaning

    Block up

    kanji

    Meaning

    Piled high

    kanji

    Meaning

    Break

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 5 kanji contain the part 其 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Time, Period

    kanji

    Meaning

    Flag

    kanji

    Meaning

    Oriental chess, Chess piece

    kanji

    Meaning

    Deceit, Deceive

    kanji

    Meaning

    Go, The game of Go

Learn the Kanji

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 基 mean?

基 means 'Base' and 'Fundation'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Fifth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.

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