Vocab Info
N2 Noun
基basis, foundation, cause
Dictionary Definition
Noun
1.
basis, foundation, origin, source
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基 【もとい】
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憲法は国の基である。
The constitution is the foundation of the country. {basis, foundation, cause}
建物で一番大切な部分は、基です。
The most important part of a building is the foundation. {basis, foundation, cause}
学校教育で英語知識の基を身につけました。
I acquired the basics of English knowledge through school education. {basis, foundation, cause}
国民の気持ちが分からない彼に国の基は定められぬ。
He who does not understand the feelings of the people cannot establish the foundation of the country. {basis, foundation, cause}
法律家なら法律に関する基だけでなく応用的なことも知っていて当然です。
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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