VocabJLPT N3
fundamental
な-Adjective

Definitions

  1. 1. fundamental
  2. 2. basic
A な-adjective meaning "fundamental," "basic," or "essentially." It is often used with に to form an adverb meaning "basically" or "in principle," and is very common in both spoken and written Japanese.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Another basic mistake — come on, me!

Sentence 2

So basically our core values just don't line up?

Sentence 3

In the end, without basic trust, it won't last!

Sentence 4

My boss said, "I'll basically leave it up to you."

Sentence 5

"No, it's the fundamentals that are wrong," he said.