ベースbeesu

1. nounbase; basis; theme; basic ingredient
   キューバリブレはラム酒らむしゅをベースにしたカクテルです。↗

   A Cuba Libre is a cocktail with a rum base.
2. nounbase (e.g. military); depot
3. noun, baseballbase; base bag

• Synonym根底こんていWrittenWritten register; the deepest-rooted foundation of something, as in 「根底から覆す」. 「ベース」 is a loanword with a more casual feel.
• Synonym基礎きそNeutralCovers basic knowledge and building foundations, as in 「基礎を固める」. 「ベース」 sounds more colloquial.
• Synonym土台どだいNeutralA building's foundation, also used figuratively for a base of support. 「ベース」 is more colloquial.
• Synonym基本きほんNeutralThe basics or fundamentals, as in 「基本的なこと」. 「ベース」 tends to appear in loanword-style contexts.
• Synonym基盤きばんNeutralThe base that underpins and supports something, as in 「生活基盤」. 「ベース」 is more colloquial.
• Synonym根拠こんきょNeutralGrounds or a reason for something, as in 「根拠がない」. 「ベース」 is the base or foundation itself.
• Synonym基底きていWrittenWritten register; a mathematical term for a base, also a pedestal or bottom. 「ベース」 is more colloquial.
• SynonymホームNeutralA loanword for home or home plate. 「ベース」 refers to first, second and third base.
• Synonym下地したじNeutralGroundwork or basic training, also an undercoat of paint. 「ベース」 is broader.
• Synonym基部きぶWrittenWritten register; the bottom part of an object. 「ベース」 is a foundation.
• Synonym根拠地こんきょちNeutralA base for military or organizational operations. 「ベース」 is broader.
• Related基地きちNeutralA military base or base of operations. 「ベース」 also covers foundations and bases in baseball.
• Related元もとNeutralAn origin or original state, as in 「元に戻す」. 「ベース」 is a foundation.
• Related拠点きょてんNeutralA base of operations, as in 「営業拠点」. 「ベース」 also means a foundation.
• Related地盤じばんNeutralThe ground a building stands on, also one's electoral or power base. 「ベース」 is a foundation.
• Related本拠ほんきょWrittenWritten register; a stronghold or headquarters. 「ベース」 also means a foundation.
• Related根っこねっこCasualColloquial; a plant's roots, used figuratively for the essence of things. 「ベース」 is a foundation.
• Related根城ねじろNeutralA stronghold or lair, often for bandits or troops. 「ベース」 is broader.
• RelatedホームNeutralA loanword for home or home plate. 「ベース」 refers to first, second and third base.
• Related本塁ほんるいNeutralHome plate in baseball, also a stronghold. 「ベース」 usually means first, second or third base.
• Related根元ねもとNeutralThe root part of a plant or pillar, also the root of a problem. 「ベース」 is a base or bottom.
• Related本拠地ほんきょちNeutralA team's home ground or headquarters, as in 「本拠地」. 「ベース」 is broader.
• Related立脚地りっきゃくちWrittenWritten register; the standpoint or position one argues from. 「ベース」 is a foundation.
• Related立脚点りっきゃくてんWrittenWritten register; a standpoint or starting point for one's position. 「ベース」 is a foundation.
• AntonymトップNeutralThe antonym on the top–bottom axis: the top or first place, versus 「ベース」 at the bottom.
• Antonym先端せんたんNeutralThe antonym on the root–tip axis: the tip or cutting edge, versus 「ベース」 at the root.

「ベース」 covers foundations, underlayers, bases of operations, baseball bases and makeup bases. For basic knowledge use 「基礎」, for a base that supports something 「基盤」, and for a base of operations 「拠点」. The antonyms are 「トップ」 and 「先端」.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

1. 土台どだい、基本きほん、基準きじゅん。
2. 基地きち、根拠地こんきょち。
3. カクテルの主体しゅたいとなる酒さけ。
4. 内野ないやの4つの塁るい。
5. 塩基えんき。
6. トランジスターの電極でんきょくのひとつ