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基

基 — fundamentals, radical (chem), counter for machines

Learn the correct stroke order for 基 (fundamentals), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 511 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 11
On'yomi (音読み)キki
Kun'yomi (訓読み)もとmoto、もといmotoi
Strokes11
Radical土
Frequency#241
Meaningsfundamentals, radical (chem), counter for machines, foundation

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 11 — start from the green dot

Common Words

塩基えんきbasenoun
基幹きかんmainstay; nucleus; keynoun
基金ききんfund; foundationnoun
基礎きそfoundation; basisnoun
基地きちbase (military, expedition, etc.)noun
基調きちょうbasic tone; underlying tone; basic themenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 基 (fundamentals) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 土.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 基 is #241, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

塩基えんき — base
基幹きかん — mainstay; nucleus; key
基金ききん — fund; foundation

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (土)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 基 have?

The kanji 基 (fundamentals) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 基?

基 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 基 mean?

基 means: fundamentals, radical (chem), counter for machines, foundation. On'yomi readings: キ. Kun'yomi readings: もと, もとい.

What JLPT level is 基?

基 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.