English–Japanese
“basics” in Japanese
How to say “basics” in Japanese
“Basics” in Japanese is 基本 (kihon).
It describes the underlying knowledge, methods, or principles needed to support a larger subject or activity.
Example sentences with 基本
英語の基本を勉強します。ei go no ki hon o ben kyō shi ma su
I study the basics of English.
会話では基本を大切にします。kai wa de wa ki hon o tai setsu ni shi ma su
I value the basics in conversation.
Tips for using 基本
- Japanese martial arts use 基本 (kihon) for the practice of basic techniques, giving this word a physical sense as well as its common meaning in study.
Other Japanese words for “basics”
日本語の基礎を勉強します。nihon go no ki so o ben kyō shi ma su
I study the basics of Japanese.
英語の初歩を学びます。ei go no sho ho o mana bi ma su
I learn the basics of English.