noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
foundation; basis; fundamentals
Refers to the underlying physical or conceptual base upon which something is built or developed. Common in academic, technical, and everyday contexts.
It is important to learn the fundamentals of mathematics thoroughly.
この建物の基礎はとても頑丈だ。
The foundation of this building is very sturdy.
He laid the foundation for his business while he was young.
Before the exam, it's important to first solidify the fundamentals.
This theory became the basis of modern physics.
I decided to learn Japanese starting from the basics.
基礎 is the broad everyday word for a foundation or basics, while 基盤 is more often the specific supporting base for an organization, society, system, or infrastructure.
基礎 is the common word for a concrete or academic foundation, while 基 is a more literary, abstract term for an underlying basis.
基礎 is the plain, everyday word for the 'basics' of any subject, while いろは is a more vivid, idiomatic way to say 'the ABCs' of something, evoking the kana syllabary.
基礎 is a concrete, common word for a foundation (physical or basic knowledge), while 根底 is abstract and points to the deepest underlying root of an idea or belief.
基礎 refers to a physical or conceptual foundation on which things are built, while 基軸 emphasizes a central guiding axis or standard, often in political or economic contexts.
基礎 is the everyday word for a foundation or basis, while 礎 is more formal or literary, often used metaphorically for an enduring cornerstone.
基礎 is a more concrete and formal term for a physical or academic foundation, while 下地 emphasizes the preparatory or underlying conditions, often more abstract.
基礎 is a general word for 'foundation' used even in abstract contexts like basic knowledge, whereas 地盤 stresses the physical or literal ground beneath a structure.
基礎 refers to the broader, systematic foundation of a subject, while 初歩 emphasizes the very first, elementary steps a learner takes.
基礎 directly means a foundation or set of fundamentals, whereas 元 appears more loosely in the pattern 〜を元に, meaning 'based on ~.'
strip foundation; continuous footing
basic training; practicing the basics