Skip to main content
JLPT N3 Intermediate

基本

Essential foundation, basics, or fundamental principles.

Readings

Other forms

基本的に kihon-teki ni - basically, as a rule
1 Noun, No-adjective

Basics / Fundamentals

Refers to the underlying foundation or standard form of a skill, system, or concept, distinct from its practical application.

Example

日本語 の 勉強 は 、 まず 基本 の 文法 から 始めましょう 。

Let's start studying Japanese from the basic grammar.

5 more examples in the mobile app
2 Adverb (as `基本的に`)

Basically / As a rule

Functions as a disclaimer that a statement applies to the majority of cases or the general framework, though exceptions are possible.

Usage notes & examples available in the mobile app
Free forever · No card needed

Study this term on the app

Every word on Amenokori — including 基本 — comes with full meanings, example sentences, audio, and FSRS-powered review scheduling. 10K+ entries from N5 to N1.

Zero deck building Full context & nuance FSRS algorithm

100% free to start

amenokori · review
5 day streak
VOCAB 2 / 30
基本
きほん
Essential foundation, basics, or fundamental principles.
Example

この言葉を覚えましょう。

Let's memorize this word.

Again
Hard
Good
Easy