基礎(きそ)知識(ちしき)

きそちしき
noun
basic knowledge; fundamental knowledge
1. basic knowledge; fundamental knowledge; groundwork
The essential knowledge needed as a foundation before learning more advanced topics or performing a task.
基礎(きそ)知識(ちしき)を身(み)につける。
To acquire basic knowledge.
まず基礎(きそ)知識(ちしき)がないと理解(りかい)できない。
You can't understand it without basic knowledge first.
この本(ほん)はプログラミングの基礎(きそ)知識(ちしき)をわかりやすく説明(せつめい)している。
This book explains the fundamentals of programming in an easy-to-understand way.

A compound of 基礎(きそ) (foundation, basics) and 知識(ちしき) (knowledge). Refers to the minimum knowledge needed to engage with a subject, skill, or profession. Commonly used in educational and professional contexts.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 基礎(きそ)知識(ちしき)を身(み)につける: to acquire basic knowledge
  • 基礎(きそ)知識(ちしき)を学(まな)ぶ: to learn the basics
  • 基礎(きそ)知識(ちしき)がある: to have basic knowledge
  • 基礎(きそ)知識(ちしき)が足(た)りない: to lack basic knowledge

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 予備(よび)知識(ちしき): prerequisite knowledge — knowledge needed before tackling a specific topic
  • 常識(じょうしき): common sense — general knowledge expected of adults in society
  • 基本(きほん): basics — broader term for fundamentals, not limited to knowledge
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