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Kanji Grade 5 - 基

Kanji character Grade 5 基. Writing practice along with onyomi and kunyomi readings.

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Kanji Grade 5 - 基
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fundamentals, radical (chem), counter for machines, foundation
Kun: もと、 もとい
On: キ
11 strokes
Radical: earth 土
Parts: 一 ハ 土 甘
 
Onyomi
基 【キ】 group, (free) radical, counter for installed or mounted objects (e.g. stone lanterns, gravestones, satellites)
塩基 【エンキ】 base
開基 【カイキ】 foundation of a temple, laying a foundation (stone), open base
 
Kunyomi
基 【もとい】 basis, foundation, cause