Kanji for "Foundation"
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "foundation". The most popular choice is shown first.
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fundamentals, radical (chem), counter for machines, foundation
Reading: ki
11 strokes
Related kanji for "foundation"
礎18 strokes据11 strokes
foundation stone(also: cornerstone)
so · nature
lay a foundation(also: set, install, equip)
kyo
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for foundation?
The most common kanji for "foundation" is 基, read as ki. It means fundamentals, radical (chem), counter for machines. Related kanji: 礎 (foundation stone), 据 (lay a foundation).
How many strokes does 基 have?
基 has 11 strokes.