Kanji
N1 11 strokes Grade 5 freq #241

fundamentals, radical (chem), counter for machines, foundation

On'yomi (音読み)

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

Radical (部首)

earth tsuchi

Others with this radical

On'yomi compounds (音読み)

basics; fundamentals
standard; criterion
fund; foundation
foundation; basis
base (military, expedition, etc.)
base; basis
fundamental; basic
basic tone; underlying tone
mainstay; nucleus
basis; foundation

Kun'yomi words (訓読み)

to be based (on); to be founded (on)

Example sentences

Hard work is an essential element of success.

To keep early hours is fundamental to good health.

For rock it's hard to know on what basis you should call something 'hi-fi'.

The standards for admission to this school are very high.