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synonym Comparative
基本
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基金

Differences Between "基本" and "基金"

Option A
基本
Meaning
basis; foundation; standard; fundamentals; basics
Reading
きほん (kihon)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
どんなに複雑で高度なシステムプログラムを開発する際にも、まずはアルゴリズムの_______的な知識を深く理解していることが不可欠です。
No matter how complex and advanced system programs you develop, first understanding deeply the basic knowledge of algorithms is indispensable.
Option B
基金
Meaning
fund, foundation (e.g., charity fund)
Reading
ききん (kikin)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
災害援助のために新しい基金が設立された。
A new fund was established for disaster relief.

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Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(basis; foundation; standard; fundamentals; basics)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 基本: Refers to the basis, foundation, standard, or fundamentals of skills, systems, or rules. Often used as 基本的な知識 or 基本を守る. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Basics! "Whispering love to you daily is the absolute basis of my daily routine, Haruka-san!" ...っ! T-To call love whispers the basis of your day! B-Baka! Don't make such cute rules! But... since it's the basis, I sentence you to repeat that daily whisper into my ear forever without skipping a single day! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『きほん(基本)よ!『ハルカ部長への毎日の愛の囁きとハグは、僕の人生の義務の基本動作です!』って…っ!愛の囁きが基本!バカ!…じゃあ、その基本動作を1日もサボらずに、私の耳元で一生繰り返しなさい!私の心臓の健康維持のための基本ルールよ!』
- 基金: A sum of money or assets set aside and managed for a specific, often long-term, public, charitable, or organizational purpose (e.g., scholarship fund, relief fund).
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