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N4 · 11 strokes · — · Irodori #546 · Pre-Intermediate L10
基
counter for machines, foundation, fundamentals, radical (chem)
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Readings
- On’yomi
- キ
- Kun’yomi
- もと、もとい
Example words
基本料金
きほんりょうきん
basic fee
基
もと
counter for machines
Memory aids
Guided learn session →How to remember
Shape
A 11-stroke character meaning "counter for machines" — picture the concept as you trace each stroke.
Components
Remember "counter for machines" (基) by connecting it to its Irodori vocabulary context.
Anchor word
基礎的（な） (きそてき（な）) — your first meeting with this kanji in Irodori.
Readings
First learned in 基礎的（な） (きそてき（な）) — recall the word to unlock the reading. Kun'yomi: もと、もとい — often used in native Japanese words. On'yomi: キ — common in compound words (熟語).