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basis; foundation; origin; source
「基」 has other readings with different meanings.
ここを基として活動を始めよう。
Let's start activities using this as a base.
資料を基に報告書を作成したよ。
I created a report based on the materials.
事実を基にした話だと聞いたね。
I heard it's a story based on facts.