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 沖縄(おきなわ), are a significant political issue.

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Added 2026.1.13 16:50 · Revised 2026.5.29 1:14

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