1.
foundation; basis; fundamentals
The underlying support or groundwork for something, whether physical (like a building) or abstract (like knowledge or skills).
基礎からしっかり学ぶ。
To learn thoroughly from the basics.
この建物は基礎がしっかりしている。
This building has a solid foundation.
基礎体力をつける。
To build up basic physical fitness.
USAGE: Used both literally (building foundations) and figuratively (basic knowledge, fundamental skills).
COMMON COMPOUNDS:
- 基礎知識 (basic knowledge)
- 基礎体力 (basic physical fitness)
- 基礎工事 (foundation work)
- 基礎研究 (basic research)
- 基礎英語 (basic English)
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 土台 - foundation (more physical/concrete)
- 基本 - basics, fundamentals (more about principles)
- 基盤 - base, foundation (often for systems/organizations)