foundation

(rock) + (grove) + (correct)
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18 strokes

Onyomi

SO

Some One is buried in Vinnie's foundation!

Mnemonic

Using rocks and trees from the grove is the correct way to build your foundation!

Kunyomi

いしずえ foundation (easy to remember since the first part looks AND SOUNDS like 石 (いし)
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Jukugo

基礎(きそ)

foundation ★★☆☆☆
(basis) + (foundation) = 基礎 (foundation)

literally this kanji means 'foundation stone,' but unless you're a student of architectural history, you'll be using the metaphorical meaning instead: 基礎 means 'the fundamentals' (of a language,of a philosophy, or a martial art, etc.)

Synonyms

fundamentals
根本的    本来    基本的    基盤    基礎