base in Japanese
base in Japanese is 基, 基礎, 基地 — base means the lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
base in Japanese
基
Pronounced: moto
Something from which other things extend; a foundation.
基礎
Pronounced: kiso
Something from which other things extend; a foundation.
基地
Pronounced: kichi
司令部
Pronounced: shireibu
The place where decisions for an organization are made; headquarters.
ベース
Pronounced: bēsu
(cooking, painting, pharmacy) A basic but essential component or ingredient.
塩基
Pronounced: enki
(chemistry) Any of a class of generally water-soluble compounds that turn red litmus blue and react with acids to form salts.
塁
Pronounced: rui
(baseball) One of the four places that a runner can stand without being subject to being tagged out when the ball is in play.
底
Pronounced: soko
(mathematics) A number raised to the power of an exponent.
What does "base" mean?
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noun The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
"The tall vase wobbled because its base was too narrow."
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noun A place used as the main point of operations for a person, group, or military force.
"We used the cabin as a base while we explored the mountains."
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verb To use something as a starting point or foundation for a decision, argument, or story.
"The teacher based the test on the chapters we had read in class."
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adjective Morally low; without honour or decency.
"The villain in the story is driven by base greed and a love of cruelty."
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base in a sentence
- The tall vase wobbled because its base was too narrow.
- They built the statue on a solid stone base.
- We used the cabin as a base while we explored the mountains.
- The soldiers returned to base after the exercise.
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What is "base" in Japanese?
"base" in Japanese is 基, 基礎, 基地. base means: The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
How do you pronounce 基?
"base" in Japanese is 基, pronounced "moto".
How do you use "base" in a sentence?
Example: "The tall vase wobbled because its base was too narrow." In Japanese, "base" is 基, 基礎, 基地.
Are there other ways to say "base" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 8 translations listed for "base": 基, 基礎, 基地, 司令部, ベース, 塩基.
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