基
もと
moto
JLPT N311 strokesKanjiLevel 97 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
基 is the kanji for "Foundation". Its reading is もと (moto). This page includes example sentences and a stroke-order diagram.
Meaning
Foundation
Also : Fundamentals · Base
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Readings
kunもと/ motokunもとい/ motoionき/ ki
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
11 strokes
Radicals
其土
Example Sentences
基礎を固めることが応用力を生む。
きそをかためることがおうようりょくをうむ。
Consolidating the foundation gives rise to applied ability.
先人の業績を基に研究を進めた。
せんじんのぎょうせきをもとにけんきゅうをすすめた。
Research was advanced based on the achievements of predecessors.
Vocabulary using 基
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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