いしずえ
ishizue
JLPT N118 strokesKanjiLevel 90 - JLPT N1

Quick answer

礎 is the kanji for "Cornerstone". A common reading is いしずえ (ishizue). You can practice writing it on this page.

Meaning

Cornerstone

Also : Foundation Stone

Readings

kunいしずえ/ ishizueon/ so

kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading

Practice writing

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Example Sentences

教育は社会の礎である。

きょういくはしゃかいのいしずえである。

Education is the foundation of society.

成功の礎を築いた。

せいこうのいしずえをきずいた。

I laid the foundation for success.

Vocabulary using 礎

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