Memory phrase for the Kanji: 基


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Meaning

foundation, base

Pronunciation

KI
motozuku

Explanation

Top: image of a grain shovel/scoop (tool for threshing, that is used for throwing up the grain rhythmically in certain periods [thus used in period ] to separate the grain from the husk; below: earth

Mnemonic

The grain scoop has an earthen foundation.

Radicals

grain shovel/scoopwinnowing fan
earthground, soil
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Vocabulary

 基づく  もとづく  to be grounded on, to be based on, to be due to
 基本  きほん  foundation, basis, standard
 基  もと  basis
 基地  きち  base
 基準  きじゅん  standard, basis, criteria, norm
 基盤  きばん  foundation, basis
 基礎  きそ  foundation, basis
 基金  ききん  fund, foundation

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