► 名詞
基礎 [(1)きそ] [liter] meaning: basic rank: 2
☆ 日本語の基礎 ⇨ The basics of Japanese language (☛ Mostly interchangeable with 基本 as “basics”, although used mostly for academic matters)
基礎 [(1)きそ] [liter] meaning: foundation rank: 2
☆ 建物の基礎工事が始まった ⇨ The foundation work of the building has started (☛ Not interchangeable with 基本 as “physical foundation”)