基

もと

元本素

[moto]

Definitions

1.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

origin; source; beginning

2.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

basis; base; foundation; root

3.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

cause

4.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

(raw) material; ingredient; base; mix (e.g. for a cake); (soup) stock

5.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

(one's) side

6.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

capital; principal; cost price

7.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

root (of a plant); (tree) trunk

8.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

part (of a brush, chopsticks, etc.) one holds (with the hand)

10.counter

counter for plants or trees

Less common meanings (2)

9.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)Jargon

first three lines of a waka

11.counterHistorical

counter for falcons (in falconry)

この理論りろんを基もとに研究けんきゅうを進めすすめたよ。

I advanced research based on this theory.

基もとを固めかためてから次つぎに進もうすすもうね。

Let's solidify the foundation before moving on.

彼かれの経験けいけんを基もとにアドバイスをくれた。

He gave advice based on his experience.