Japanese

きほんてき
Meaning: fundamental; basic
Part of Speech: Adjectival noun

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Handwriting

基
本
的

Example sentences

Understanding basic grammar is extremely important in foreign language learning.
衣食住は人間の基本的なニーズです。
Clothing, food, and housing are basic human needs.
彼は基本的なルールを知らない。それすら理解していない状態での参加は無謀だ。
He doesn't know the basic rules. Joining in a state where he doesn't even understand that is reckless.
現代の文章は、基本的に新仮名で書かれています。
Modern texts are basically written in the modern kana usage.

Usage Notes

Used to describe things that form the base or foundation of something.

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