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JLPT N218画 · 18 strokesradical 石freq #2732

foundation, cornerstone, base

On'yomi (音読み)

  • シュ

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • いしづえ

Mnemonic

Imagine a solid stone (石) being shaped into a cornerstone (𢦏), symbolizing the strong foundation that supports everything built upon it.

About this kanji

The kanji "礎" (いしづえ) primarily means foundation or cornerstone, representing a strong base upon which something is built. It is often used as a noun. Common compounds include "礎石" (そせき), meaning foundation stone, which refers to a stone that supports a structure, and "基礎" (きそ), which also means foundation, but is used in broader contexts like skills or knowledge. Another interesting phrase is "礎となる" (いしづえとなる), meaning to become a foundation, highlighting its significance in both physical and metaphorical aspects. Note that while it conveys solidity, it can also symbolize essential support in relationships or ideas.

Built from

𢦏

Example sentences

  • 彼の言葉が成功の礎となった。

    His words became the foundation of success.

Meanings across languages

English
foundation, cornerstone, base
Tiếng Việt
nền tảng, đá góc, cơ sở
日本語
基盤, 礎, 土台
한국어
기초
中文
基础
id
fondasi
th
มูลนิธิ
es
fundamento
fr
fondation
de
Grundlage
pt
fundação

Common compounds

  • 礎石そせきfoundation stone, cornerstone
  • 基礎きそfoundation, basis
  • 礎となるいしづえとなるto become a foundation

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