Japanese word

ベース

Pronunciation

Romajibēsu

Meaning

  • nounbase

Example

このソースはトマトをベースにしています。ko no sō su wa to ma to o bē su ni shi te i ma su

This sauce uses tomatoes as a base.

Illustration for ベース (base)

More examples

この味をベースにして、少しだけ辛さを加えます。ko no aji o bē su ni shi te suko shi da ke tsura sa o kuwa e ma su

I use this flavor as a base and add a little spice.

Core concept

Describes the main foundation on which something is built or developed.

Common phrases

  • ベースにするbē su ni su ru

    use as a base

  • ベースになるbē su ni na ru

    serve as a basis

  • ベースを作るbē su o tsuku ru

    build a base

Similar words

基本kihon: The main principle or element that forms the starting point for something.
土台dodai: A supporting foundation on which a structure, plan, or idea is built.
基礎kiso: The basic knowledge, skill, or element needed to develop something further.

Definition in Japanese

物事を成り立たせる土台となるもの。料理などの基礎となる材料。mono goto o na ri ta ta se ru do dai to na ru mo no ryō ri na do no ki so to na ru zai ryō

Word origin

ベース (bēsu) is a Japanese loanword from English base, derived through French and Latin from Greek basis, meaning "step" or "foundation."

Usage tips

  • Japanese ベース (bēsu) is useful for talking about what remains central while other details change, such as a recipe, design, or personal style.

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