Japanese word

基地

Pronunciation

Romajikichi

Meaning

  • nounbase

Example

軍の基地は山の近くにあります。gun no ki chi wa yama no chika ku ni a ri ma su

The military base is near the mountains.

Illustration for 基地 (base)

More examples

災害時には近くの学校が救援の基地になります。sai gai ji ni wa chika ku no gak kō ga kyū en no ki chi ni na ri ma su

During disasters, a nearby school becomes a base for rescue efforts.

Core concept

It refers to a fixed location where people, equipment, and operations are gathered for a purpose.

Common phrases

  • 基地に戻るki chi ni modo ru

    return to base

  • 基地を守るki chi o mamo ru

    protect a base

  • 基地を設けるki chi o mō ke ru

    establish a base

Similar words

拠点kyoten: A place used as a center for activities, movement, or operations.
本拠地honkyochi: The main place where a person, group, or organization is based.
駐屯地chūtonchi: A place where military forces are stationed.
根拠地konkyochi: A place used to support continuing activities, especially in a remote area.

Definition in Japanese

軍隊などが人員や設備を置き、活動の拠点とする場所。gun tai na do ga jin in ya setsu bi o o ki katsu dō no kyo ten to su ru ba sho

Word origin

基地 (kichi) is formed from 基 (ki, "foundation") and 地 (chi, "place"), so its structure suggests a place that provides a foundation for organized activity.

Usage tips

  • The phrase home base refers to the place or group a person returns to, so base extends beyond military locations into everyday conversation.

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