Japanese word

基本的

Pronunciation

Romajikihonteki

Meaning

  • na-adjectivebasic

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 基本的な表現ki hon teki na hyō gen

    basic expressions

  • 基本的な考え方ki hon teki na kanga e kata

    basic way of thinking

  • 基本的なルールki hon teki na rū ru

    basic rules

Similar words

基礎的kisoteki: Relates to the essential knowledge or skills that serve as a foundation.
初歩的shohoteki: Relates to the beginning level of learning about a subject.
入門的nyūmonteki: Relates to an introductory level intended for people new to a subject.

Definition in Japanese

物事を成り立たせる基礎となる、複雑でない初歩の性質を持つさま。mono goto o na ri ta ta se ru ki so to na ru fuku zatsu de na i sho ho no sei shitsu o mo tsu sa ma

Word origin

基本的 (kihonteki) is made from 基本 (kihon, "foundation") and the suffix 的 (teki, "related to"); 基本 contains 基 (ki, "basis") and 本 (hon, "origin").

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • fundamentalna-adjective

Opposites

  • 発展的hattentekiadvancedna-adjective

Related words

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