基礎(きそ)

きそ
noun
foundation; basis
1. foundation; basis; fundamentals
The underlying support or groundwork for something, whether physical (like a building) or abstract (like knowledge or skills).
基礎(きそ)からしっかり学(まな)ぶ。
To learn thoroughly from the basics.
この建物(たてもの)は基礎(きそ)がしっかりしている。
This building has a solid foundation.
基礎(きそ)体力(たいりょく)をつける。
To build up basic physical fitness.

USAGE: Used both literally (building foundations) and figuratively (basic knowledge, fundamental skills).

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Related: 基本(きほん) (basics)
Related: 基盤(きばん) (base)
Antonym: 応用(おうよう) (application, practical use)
Synonym: 礎(いしずえ) (foundation (literary))
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Added 2026.1.13 16:50 · Revised 2026.5.29 1:14
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