Kanji details for 基
基
Common kanji
fundamentals, radical (chem), counter for machines, foundation
KUN:
- もとmoto
- もといmotoi
ON:
- キki
Nanori:
- きいkii
- ともtomo
Example words(showing 1-10 of 385 results)
noun
1.
origin, source(usu. 元)
2.
base, basis, foundation, root(esp. 基)
3.
cause(also 因, 原)
4.
ingredient, material(esp. 素)
5.
(somebody's) side, (somebody's) location(only relevant for 元)
6.
original cost (or capital, principal, etc.)
7.
(plant) root, (tree) trunk
8.
first section of a waka
See also:和歌
counter
9.
counter for blades of grass, tree trunks, etc., and for falcons (in falconry)(only relevant for 本)
noun
10.
handle (chopsticks, brush, etc.), grip
All readings:
元【もと】
、本【もと】
、素【もと】
、基【もと】
Godan-ku verb, intransitive verb
•
to be grounded on, to be based on, to be due to, to originate from
Other readings:
基付く【もとづく】
、基く【もとづく】[1]
Notes:
- irregular okurigana usage
noun, no-adjective
•
standard, basis, criterion, norm, reference, datum
Other readings:
規準【きじゅん】
noun
1.
foundation, basis, base, footing, infrastructure
2.
bedrock(geology term)
3.
substrate (circuit board)
See also:基板
noun
1.
basic tone, underlying tone, basic theme, basis, keynote
2.
trend
3.