基本的な（きほんてきな、kihonteきna）
- basic

The Japanese word 基本的な (きほんてきな) means "basic," "fundamental," "essential," or "elementary." It describes something that is the foundation or starting point of something else. It implies that something is a core element, rather than a specialized or advanced concept. It is an adjective that modifies a noun. 基本的な is a versatile word used in many contexts. It suggests the absence of complexity. It refers to a simple and crucial element in any structure.

⚫︎基本的な知識 Translation: Basic knowledge ⚫︎基本的な問題 Translation: Basic problem ⚫︎基本的な操作 Translation: Basic operations

You use 基本的な when you want to emphasize the fundamental or core aspects of something. It is useful when discussing things that are not complex or advanced. It's often used when starting a new topic. It also works for giving instructions or setting up the stage. You can use it in various situations from school to work, and daily conversations. It is appropriate in a variety of contexts, be it formal or informal.

基本的な is written as follows: • 漢字: 基本的な • Hiragana: きほんてきな • Katakana: (Not typically used, except for emphasis or in foreign loanwords) The okurigana (送りがな, the hiragana that follows the kanji) is "な" when used as an adjective. The kanji 基本 has other related readings as well, but when used to describe something being basic, "的" follows it.

• 基礎的な (きそてきな) - fundamental, basic • 初歩的な (しょほてきな) - elementary, beginner • 根本的な (こんぽんてきな) - fundamental, radical • 基本的な and 基礎的な are often interchangeable, but 基礎的な may emphasize the foundation more. 初歩的な is used more for beginners level.

• 高度な (こうどな) - advanced • 専門的な (せんもんてきな) - specialized • 応用の (おうようの) - applied

この料理の作り方の基本的な手順を説明します。 ・Translation: I will explain the basic steps for making this dish. ・Explanation: The sentence indicates the initial or foundational procedure for making food.

日本語を学ぶために、基本的な文法を理解することが重要です。 ・Translation: It is important to understand basic grammar to learn Japanese. ・Explanation: This sentence underscores the importance of a fundamental understanding of grammar for Japanese language acquisition.

The word is formed from the following: • 基本 (きほん) - base, foundation, basis • 的 (てき) - suffix used to make a noun into an adjective The combination of 基本 and 的 creates the adjective 基本的な, which describes something related to or being a base or fundamental.