基

Kanji
基
Level
N3
Meaning
foundation, basis, origin
On'yomi
キ
Kun'yomi
もと,もとい
Strokes
11
Common compounds

基本 (きほん) basis, foundation; 基準 (きじゅん) standard, criterion

Memory hook

The foundation (土) of a house where a person (其) lives.

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