Vocabulary

What does 基 (もと, moto) mean?

基 (もと, moto) means base, foundation.

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Readingもと
Romajimoto
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
もと
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkmoto

base, foundation

Example sentences

  • I made my judgment based on experience.

  • We will proceed based on this plan.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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