素そ養よう

noun

grounding; foundation; basic knowledge

Refers to the fundamental knowledge or skills acquired through study or training in a particular field. Often used in contexts like 素養がある (to have a grounding in) or 素養を身につける (to acquire the basics).

• 彼かれは経けい済ざい学がくの素そ養ようがある。

  He has a grounding in economics.

• 音おん楽がくの素そ養ようを身みにつけたい。

  I want to acquire a foundation in music.