Japanese word

基盤

Pronunciation

Romajikiban

Meaning

  • nounfoundation

Example

信頼は良い関係の基盤です。shin rai wa yo i kan kei no ki ban de su

Trust is the foundation of a good relationship.

Illustration for 基盤 (foundation)

More examples

地域の協力が、持続可能な活動の基盤になっています。chi iki no kyō ryoku ga ji zoku ka nō na katsu dō no ki ban ni na tte i ma su

Community cooperation has become the foundation for sustainable activities.

Core concept

Describes the underlying base that supports a relationship, system, or activity and allows it to continue or develop.

Common phrases

  • 基盤を築くki ban o kizu ku

    build a foundation

  • 強固な基盤kyō ko na ki ban

    solid foundation

  • 基盤を支えるki ban o sasa e ru

    support the foundation

Similar words

土台dodai: The underlying support on which a structure, project, or relationship rests.
基礎kiso: The basic principles, skills, or conditions required for further development.
礎ishizue: A central support that sustains an enduring endeavor or institution.
根底kontei: The fundamental basis beneath an idea, judgment, or state of affairs.

Definition in Japanese

物事を成り立たせ、支える土台となるもの。mono goto o na ri ta ta se sasa e ru do dai to na ru mo no

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese compound 基盤 (kiban, "foundation") combines 基 (ki, "base") and 盤 (ban, "board or supporting surface").

Usage tips

  • When discussing why a project or relationship succeeds, 基盤 (kiban) commonly names the deeper support, such as trust, knowledge, or reliable institutions, behind its visible results.

Other meanings

  • basisnoun
  • infrastructurenoun

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