expression, noun
the absolute basics; the most fundamental thing
A set phrase emphasizing the very first or most essential basics of a subject, often used in educational or instructional contexts. The repetition of き from 基本 adds a light, memorable tone.
料理の基本のきは、包丁の使い方だ。
The absolute basics of cooking start with how to use a knife.
まずは基本のきからしっかり学びましょう
Let's start by learning the most fundamental basics properly.
基本 is the standard word for 'basics' or 'fundamentals'. 基本のき is a more emphatic, colloquial phrase that stresses the very first step or the most essential part.
A playful phrase formed by repeating the first syllable of 基本 (きほん) as き, creating a catchy expression meaning 'the very basics of basics'. The exact origin is uncertain, but it likely arose in educational or instructional settings.