基: the kanji for base; foundation
基 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means base; foundation. Below are its readings, 7 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
基 is written in 11 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
基 has 3 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 7 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
キ (ki)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 基礎きそ · kiso | basics; foundation |
| 基準きじゅん · kijun | standard |
| 基地きち · kichi | base |
| 基本きほん · kihon | basics |
もと (moto)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 基もと · moto | basis |
| 基づくもとづく · motozuku | to be based on |
もとい (motoi)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 基もとい · motoi | foundation |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- まず基礎をしっかり身につけよう。Mazu kiso o shikkari mi ni tsukeyō.First, let's master the basics.
- この話は事実に基づいている。Kono hanashi wa jijitsu ni motozuite iru.This story is based on facts.
- 安全の基準を満たしている。Anzen no kijun o mitashite iru.It meets safety standards.
- 南極に観測基地がある。Nankyoku ni kansoku kichi ga aru.There is an observation base in Antarctica.
- 調査の結果を基に計画を立てた。Chōsa no kekka o moto ni keikaku o tateta.We made a plan based on the survey results.
Questions about 基
How many strokes does 基 have?
基 is written in 11 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 基?
The on readings are ki (キ). The kun readings are moto (もと), motoi (もとい).
What JLPT level is 基?
N1. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 基
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.