基本的な単語
kihontekina tango
The English phrase "basic words" is 基本的な単語 (kihontekina tango) in Japanese.
This phrase refers to the most common and essential words needed to communicate in a language.
How do you pronounce it?
kihontekina tango
Did you know?
- In Japanese, the concept of 'basic' is often expressed by 基本 (kihon), a term that also appears in martial arts to describe the fundamental movements or 'basics' of a style.
- In Japanese, the concept of 'basic' in 基本的な often implies a 'foundation' or 'root'. This comes from 基本, which literally means 'the base of a stem'.
- Japanese learners often encounter 'basic words' through 単語帳, which are small portable vocabulary notebooks. These are far more common in Japanese student culture than digital flashcards.
Examples in context
- 基本的な単語を覚えていますか？Kihon-tekina tango o oboete imasu ka?Do you remember the basic words?
- まずは基本的な単語から始めましょう。Mazu wa kihon-tekina tango kara hajimemashō.Let's start with basic words first.
- 基本的な単語を練習しています。Kihon-tekina tango o renshū shite imasu.I am practicing basic words.
Example conversation
Kenta and Himari are talking about studying a new language.
- 陽葵 Himari勉強を始めたけど、難しいです。benkyou o hajimeta kedo, muzukashii desu.I started studying, but it's difficult.
- 健太 Kentaまずは基本的な単語を覚えなよ。mazu wa kihonteki na tango o oboena yo.You should learn the basic words first.
- 陽葵 Himariそうですね。何から始めればいい？sou desu ne. nani kara hajimereba ii?You're right. What should I start with?
- 健太 Kenta挨拶などの基本的な単語がいいと思うよ。aisatsu nado no kihonteki na tango ga ii to omou yo.I think basic words like greetings are good.
