基 kanji: meaning “fundamentals”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N111 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- fundamentals
- On'yomi
- キ
- Kun'yomi
- もと、もとい
Picture story to remember 基
Lay the fundamentals first: set the basket of blocks down on firm ground (土) before building anything.
Parts in this story:土
How to write 基: stroke order
基 is written with 11 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 基
- 基盤きばんbase
- 基本きほんbasics
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