cornerstone
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/ˈkɔːrnərstəʊn/
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/ˈkɔːnəstəʊn/
a special stone at the bottom corner of a building, often placed in a ceremony
The cornerstone was laid with great ceremony to mark the start of construction.
建設の開始を記念して、礎石が盛大な式典で据えられました。
the most important part that everything else depends on
Trust is the cornerstone of any strong relationship.
信頼はあらゆる強い関係の礎です。