No. 1,806 in Japanese
基
"Foundation," "basis," or "standard."
In a sentence
この建物の基礎はしっかりしている。
The foundation of this building is solid.
基 is used in 基礎 (foundation), signifying the base or groundwork of a structure.
彼の意見は科学的な基に基づいている。
His opinion is based on scientific grounds.
基 is used in 基に (based on), indicating a foundational basis or premise.
成功は努力を基に築かれる。
Success is built upon effort.
基 is used in 基に (upon, foundation), suggesting a cornerstone on which something is established.
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