Translation and Meaning of: 基 - motoi
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 基 (motoi) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: motoi
Kana: もとい
Type: Substantive.
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Translation / Meaning: base
Meaning in English: basis
Definition: The original. origin.
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (基) motoi
The Japanese word 基 (ki) is a kanji meaning "base" or "foundation". It is composed of two radicals: 土 (tsuchi) meaning "earth" and 其 (sleep) meaning "it". The combination of these two radicals represents the idea of something that is built from the ground up, that is, a solid and firm foundation.基 is often used in words related to construction, architecture and engineering, such as 基礎 (kiso) meaning "foundation" and 基本 (kihon) meaning "basic" or "essential". In addition, 基 can also be used in words related to abstract concepts, such as 基準 (kijun) which means "standard" or "criterion".How to Write in Japanese - (基) motoi
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (基) motoi:
Synonyms and Similar - (基) motoi
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
根; 本; 原; 基礎; 基盤
Words containing: 基
See also other related words from our dictionary:
Kana: もとづく
Romaji: motoduku
Translation / Meaning:
be reasoned; be based; to be due to
Kana: きほん
Romaji: kihon
Translation / Meaning:
foundation; base; standard
Kana: きばん
Romaji: kiban
Translation / Meaning:
foundation; base
Kana: きち
Romaji: kichi
Translation / Meaning:
base
Kana: きじゅん
Romaji: kijyun
Translation / Meaning:
standard; base; criteria; standard
Kana: きそ
Romaji: kiso
Translation / Meaning:
foundation; base
Kana: ききん
Romaji: kikin
Translation / Meaning:
bottom; foundation
Words with the same pronunciation: もとい motoi
Example Sentences - (基) motoi
Below are some example sentences:
生産は経済の基盤です。
Seisan wa keizai no kiban desu
Production is the basis of the economy.
- 生産 - production
- は - topic particle
- 経済 - economy
- の - possession particle
- 基盤 - base/foundation
- です - verb ser/estar in the present
主観に基づいて判断する。
Shukan ni motodzuite handan suru
Decide based on subjective point of view.
Judgment based on subjectivity.
- 主観に基づいて - based on the subjective
- 判断する - to judge
コンクリートは建築物の基礎に欠かせない素材です。
Konkurīto wa kenchikubutsu no kiso ni kakasenai sozai desu
Concrete is an essential material for building foundations.
Concrete is an indispensable material for the base of the building.
- コンクリート - concrete
- は - topic particle
- 建築物 - building
- の - possession particle
- 基礎 - foundation
- に - target particle
- 欠かせない - indispensable
- 素材 - material
- です - verb to be/estar
基礎を固めることが大切です。
Kiso wo katameru koto ga taisetsu desu
It is important to solidify the foundations.
It is important to solidify the foundation.
- 基礎 - means "foundation" or "base".
- を - object particle.
- 固める - verb meaning "strengthen" or "solidify".
- こと - noun meaning "thing" or "fact".
- が - subject particle.
- 大切 - adjective meaning "important" or "valuable."
- です - verb "to be" in polite form.
選挙は民主主義の基本です。
Sensen wa minshu shugi no kihon desu
Elections are the foundation of democracy.
Elections are the basics of democracy.
- 選挙 - election
- は - topic particle
- 民主主義 - democracy
- の - possession particle
- 基本 - foundation, base
- です - verb "to be" in polite form
自由は人間の基本的な権利です。
Jiyuu wa ningen no kihonteki na kenri desu
Freedom is a fundamental human right.
Freedom is the basic human right.
- 自由 - freedom
- は - topic particle
- 人間 - human being
- の - possession particle
- 基本的な - Basic
- 権利 - right
- です - verb ser/estar in the present
生存は人間にとって最も基本的な欲求の一つです。
Seizon wa ningen ni totte mottomo kihonteki na yokkyū no hitotsu desu
Survival is one of the most basic needs for human beings.
- 生存 - survival
- 人間 - human being
- にとって - for
- 最も - the most
- 基本的な - fundamental
- 欲求 - desire
- の - in
- 一つ - one
- です - é
熟語を覚えるのは日本語学習の基本です。
Jukugo wo oboeru no wa nihongo gakushuu no kihon desu
Learning idioms is fundamental to learning Japanese.
It's the basics of learning Japanese to learn idioms.
- 熟語 - jukugo - compound words in Japanese
- を - wo- object particle
- 覚える - oboeru - memorize, remember
- のは - no wa - topic particle
- 日本語 - Nihongo - Japanese language
- 学習 - gakushuu - study, learning
- の - at the - possession particle
- 基本 - kihon - basic, fundamental
- です - desu - verb to be, to be
概念は人間の思考の基礎である。
Gainen wa ningen no shikou no kiso de aru
The concepts are the foundation of human thinking.
The concept is the basis of human thought.
- 概念 (gainen) - concept
- は (wa) - topic particle
- 人間 (ningen) - human being
- の (no) - possession particle
- 思考 (shikou) - thought
- の (no) - possession particle
- 基礎 (kiso) - base, foundation
- である (dearu) - to be
憲法は国家の基本法である。
Kenpou wa kokka no kihonhou de aru
The Constitution is the fundamental law of the State.
The Constitution is a basic national law.
- 憲法 - Constitution
- は - topic particle
- 国家 - State
- の - possession particle
- 基本法 - fundamental law
- である - is (verb to be)
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
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