What does 基本 mean?
基本 is a Japanese noun meaning “basics” or “fundamentals” in English. It is written as 基本 in kanji, きほん in hiragana, and kihon in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
まず基本を覚えることが大切です。
It's important to learn the basics first.
料理の基本は母から教わった。
I learnt the basics of cooking from my mother.