JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
基 — fundamentals
- Reading
- キ・もと・もとい
- Meaning
- fundamentals; radical (chem); counter for machines; foundation
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
基 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is キ・もと・もとい and it means fundamentals; radical (chem); counter for machines; foundation. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
基 appears in everyday japanese words such as 基 (basis), 基 (basis) and 基金 (fund).
Japanese words containing 基
Frequently asked questions
What does 基 mean in Japanese?
基 means fundamentals; radical (chem); counter for machines; foundation in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 基 read?
基 is read キ・もと・もとい. Reading it inside real words — 基 and 基 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 基 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 基 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 基 in a word?
A common word containing 基 is 基 (もとい) — "basis". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 基 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 基 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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