JLPT N3

foundation; basis; be based on

Item 399 of 446 | 11 strokes | Radical: 土 (earth), 其 (that)

Readings

On'yomi
Kun'yomiもと、もとい

Mnemonic

FOUNDATION - earth as the basis, fundamental ground.

Example Words

基づく (もとづく) to be based on; to originate from
基本 (きほん) foundation; basis