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foundation in Japanese

foundation in Japanese is 創立, 建設, 樹立 — foundation means the solid base that supports a building or structure.

foundation in Japanese

創立
noun
Pronounced: sōritsu
The act of founding, fixing, establishing, or beginning to erect.
建設
noun
Pronounced: kensetsu
The act of founding, fixing, establishing, or beginning to erect.
樹立
noun
Pronounced: juritsu
The act of founding, fixing, establishing, or beginning to erect.
設立
noun
Pronounced: setsuritsu
The act of founding, fixing, establishing, or beginning to erect.
設置
noun
Pronounced: setchi
The act of founding, fixing, establishing, or beginning to erect.
基礎
noun
Pronounced: kiso
That upon which anything is founded; that on which anything stands, and by which it is supported; the lowest and supporting layer of a superstructure; underbuilding.
土台
noun
Pronounced: dodai
That upon which anything is founded; that on which anything stands, and by which it is supported; the lowest and supporting layer of a superstructure; underbuilding.
noun
Pronounced: ishizue
That upon which anything is founded; that on which anything stands, and by which it is supported; the lowest and supporting layer of a superstructure; underbuilding.
基金
noun
Pronounced: kikin
That which is founded, or established by endowment; an endowed institution or charity.
財団
noun
Pronounced: zaidan
That which is founded, or established by endowment; an endowed institution or charity.
ファンデーション
noun
Pronounced: fandēshon
(cosmetics) Cosmetic cream roughly skin-colored, designed to make the face appear uniform in color and texture.

What does "foundation" mean?

  1. noun The solid base that supports a building or structure.
    "Cracks appeared in the house's foundation after the earthquake."
  2. noun The basic principles or ideas that something is built upon.
    "Trust is the foundation of any good relationship."
  3. noun An organization set up and funded to support a charitable or educational cause.
    "The foundation donates millions each year to medical research."
  4. noun A makeup product applied to even out skin tone.
    "She dabbed on some foundation before heading out."

foundation in a sentence

  • Cracks appeared in the house's foundation after the earthquake.
  • Trust is the foundation of any good relationship.
  • The course covers the foundations of economics.
  • The foundation donates millions each year to medical research.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "foundation" in Japanese?

"foundation" in Japanese is 創立, 建設, 樹立. foundation means: The solid base that supports a building or structure.

How do you pronounce 創立?

"foundation" in Japanese is 創立, pronounced "sōritsu".

How do you use "foundation" in a sentence?

Example: "Cracks appeared in the house's foundation after the earthquake." In Japanese, "foundation" is 創立, 建設, 樹立.

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

Yes — Japanese has 11 translations listed for "foundation": 創立, 建設, 樹立, 設立, 設置, 基礎.

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