基地(きち)

きち
noun
base (military, etc.)
place
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.

Compounds

Cultural note: U.S. military bases in Japan, especially in 沖縄(おきなわ), are a significant political issue.

Related Words

Compare: 駐屯(ちゅうとん) (stationing)
Related: 兵営(へいえい) (barracks)
Compare: ステーション (station)
Compare: 陣地(じんち) (military position)
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Added 2026.1.13 16:50 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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