Foundation
Basics
noun, の adjective
The origin of your foundation is where you have to work from when learning something new. For example, the 基本 portions of WaniKani are the earlier levels, especially the radicals. They are the foundation you need to learn your kanji and vocab later on.
This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.
コミュニケーションの基本
basics of communication
生活の基本
basics of life
教育の基本
basics of education
うちの社員は基本的にはみんな良い人ばかりだよ。
Basically, all of our employees are good people.
これ知らないのはまずいよ。 基本中の基本だよ？
It's not good if you don't know this. It's like the absolute basics, you know?
このプランの基本料金っていくらですか？
How much is the basic fee for this plan?