English–Japanese

“basic” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikihonteki

Example

基本的な言葉を使います。ki hon teki na koto ba o tsuka i ma su

I use basic words.

Illustration for 基本的 (basic)

How to say “basic” in Japanese

“Basic” in Japanese is 基本的 (kihonteki).

Describes a quality or element that supports understanding or use before more complex details are added.

Full entry for 基本的: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 基本的

初心者には、基本的な表現が分かりやすいです。sho shin sha ni wa ki hon teki na hyō gen ga wa ka ri ya su i de su

Basic expressions are easy for beginners to understand.

Tips for using 基本的

  • 基本 (kihon) can stand as a noun meaning "basics," whereas 基本的 (kihonteki) commonly describes something connected with those basics.

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