基
fundamentals · radical (chem) · counter for machines · foundation
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of that and earth. Earth forming foundation.
Symbolism
Foundation, basics, base. Represents groundwork.
Component Breakdown
其 + earth
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
基礎なくして高楼なし
きそなくしてこうろうなし
No tall building without a foundation
Great achievements require solid foundations
Related Figures & Stories
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Konoe Motomichi was a Kugyō from the late Heian period to the early Kamakura period.
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Kim Whanki was a Korean painter and pioneering abstract artist.
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Nijō Yoshimoto , son of regent Nijō Michihira, was a Japanese kugyō , waka poet, and renga master of the early Nanboku-chō period .
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Gotō Mototsugu , also well known as Gotō Matabē maꜜ.ta.beː]), was a samurai of the late Sengoku through early Edo periods.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
“foundation”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 基 mean in Japanese?
基 means fundamentals, radical (chem), counter for machines, foundation.
How do you read 基?
On'yomi: キ (KI). Kun'yomi: もと、もとい (moto, motoi).
How many strokes does 基 have?
基 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 土 (earth).
Is 基 a good kanji for a tattoo?
基 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means fundamentals, radical (chem), counter for machines, foundation. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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