基本
きほん
kihon
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 45 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
基本 (きほん (kihon)) means "Basis". The reading is きほん (kihon). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
Basis
Also : Basics · Fundamentals · Foundation
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Example Sentences
数学の基本をしっかり理解することが大切である。
すうがくのきほんをしっかりりかいすることがたいせつである。
Understanding the basics of mathematics thoroughly is important.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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