基本
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Base noun form. Refers to fundamentals or foundational elements, often used as a modifier in compounds like 『基本的な』 (kihonteki na, 'basic').
Theme

In a university lecture, User asks their professor Tanaka-sensei about the fundamentals of a new subject they are studying.

基本

きほん

basic, basis

Core Language Building BlocksCore Forms & Grammar Patterns

Memory Hook

Think of 'kihon' as the 'key foundation' for learning anything. 'Key foundation' → 基本 (kihon, 'basic, basis').

Cultural Note

In Japanese education and martial arts, 『基本』 (kihon, 'basic, basis') is emphasized as essential for mastery. For example, in karate, practicing basic moves is called 『基本稽古』 (kihon keiko, 'basic training').

Forms

Base: 基本Base noun form. Refers to fundamentals or foundational elements, often used as a modifier in compounds like 『基本的な』 (kihonteki na, 'basic').