基 fundamentals, radical (chem), counter for machines, foundation
The kanji 基 means “fundamentals, radical (chem), counter for machines, foundation”. It is read キ, もと, もとい. It is a JLPT N3 kanji.
How to read 基?
- Kun’yomi
- もと (moto), もとい (motoi)
- On’yomi
- キ (ki)
How to write 基?
基 is written in 11 strokes, in the order below.
Common words with 基
- 基本 (きほん) : basics, fundamentals
- 基準 (きじゅん) : standard, basis
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Kanji related to 基
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