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basic in Japanese

basic in Japanese is 基本的, 基礎, 塩基性 — basic means forming the essential foundation of something; fundamental.

basic in Japanese

基本的
adj
Pronounced: kihonteki
Necessary, essential for life or some process.
基本的
adj
Pronounced: kihonteki
Elementary, simple, fundamental, merely functional.
基礎
adj
Pronounced: kiso
Elementary, simple, fundamental, merely functional.
塩基性
adj
Pronounced: enkisei
(chemistry) Of or pertaining to a base; having a pH greater than 7.

What does "basic" mean?

  1. adjective Forming the essential foundation of something; fundamental.
    "Reading and writing are basic skills taught in primary school."
  2. adjective In chemistry, having a pH greater than 7; alkaline.
    "Baking soda dissolved in water produces a basic solution."
  3. noun (informal, plural: basics) The essential items or facts needed for something.
    "Before we go further, let's cover the basics."

basic in a sentence

  • Reading and writing are basic skills taught in primary school.
  • The hotel room was basic but clean.
  • Baking soda dissolved in water produces a basic solution.
  • Before we go further, let's cover the basics.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "basic" in Japanese?

"basic" in Japanese is 基本的, 基礎, 塩基性. basic means: Forming the essential foundation of something; fundamental.

How do you pronounce 基本的?

"basic" in Japanese is 基本的, pronounced "kihonteki".

How do you use "basic" in a sentence?

Example: "Reading and writing are basic skills taught in primary school." In Japanese, "basic" is 基本的, 基礎, 塩基性.

Are there other ways to say "basic" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "basic": 基本的, 基礎, 塩基性.

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