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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

noun
Pronounced: moto
Something from which other things extend; a foundation.
基礎
noun
Pronounced: kiso
Something from which other things extend; a foundation.
基地
noun
Pronounced: kichi
司令部
noun
Pronounced: shireibu
The place where decisions for an organization are made; headquarters.
ベース
noun
Pronounced: bēsu
(cooking, painting, pharmacy) A basic but essential component or ingredient.
塩基
noun
Pronounced: enki
(chemistry) Any of a class of generally water-soluble compounds that turn red litmus blue and react with acids to form salts.
noun
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.
noun
Pronounced: soko
(mathematics) A number raised to the power of an exponent.

What does "base" mean?

  1. noun The lowest part of something, on which it stands or rests; a foundation.
    "They built the statue on a solid stone base."
  2. noun A place used as the main point of operations for a person, group, or military force.
    "The soldiers returned to base after the exercise."
  3. verb To use something as a starting point or foundation for a decision, argument, or story.
    "The film is based on a true story."
  4. adjective Morally low; without honour or decency.
    "It was a base betrayal of his closest friend."

base in a sentence

  • They built the statue on a solid stone base.
  • Check the base of the lamp for the model number.
  • The soldiers returned to base after the exercise.
  • The company set up its Asian base in Singapore.

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Frequently asked questions

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: "They built the statue on a solid stone base." 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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