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N2 Noun

(もとい)basis, foundation, cause

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    1. Noun

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      basis, foundation, origin, source

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      憲法(けんぽう)(くに)(もとい)である。

      The constitution is the foundation of the country. {basis, foundation, cause}

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      建物(たてもの)一番(いちばん)大切(たいせつ)部分(ぶぶん)は、(もとい)です。

      The most important part of a building is the foundation. {basis, foundation, cause}

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      学校(がっこう)教育(きょういく)英語(えいご)知識(ちしき)(もとい)()につけました。

      I acquired the basics of English knowledge through school education. {basis, foundation, cause}

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      国民(こくみん)気持(きも)ちが()からない(かれ)(くに)(もとい)(さだ)められぬ。

      He who does not understand the feelings of the people cannot establish the foundation of the country. {basis, foundation, cause}

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      法律(ほうりつ)()なら法律(ほうりつ)(かん)する(もとい)だけでなく応用(おうよう)(てき)なことも()っていて当然(とうぜん)です。

      As a legal professional, it is natural to not only know the basics of the law, but also its practical applications. {basis, foundation, cause}

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