基地(きち)

きち
noun
base (military, etc.)
1. base; headquarters
A permanent installation from which operations are conducted, especially military bases, but also used for research stations and other operational centers.
米軍(べいぐん)基地(きち)が沖縄(おきなわ)にある。
There is a U.S. military base in Okinawa.
南極(なんきょく)観測(かんそく)基地(きち)で研究(けんきゅう)を行(おこな)う。
To conduct research at an Antarctic observation base.
基地(きち)問題(もんだい)は日本(にほん)で大(おお)きな議論(ぎろん)になっている。
The base issue has become a major debate in Japan.

USAGE: Most commonly refers to military installations, but also used for research stations and operational headquarters.

COMMON COMPOUNDS:

  • 軍事(ぐんじ)基地(きち) (military base)
  • 空軍(くうぐん)基地(きち) (air force base)
  • 海軍(かいぐん)基地(きち) (naval base)
  • 観測(かんそく)基地(きち) (observation station)

CULTURAL NOTE: U.S. military bases in Japan, especially in Okinawa, are a significant political issue.

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Added 2026.1.13 16:50 · Revised 2026.1.19 21:17
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