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basically (B1)

カタカナ: ベーシカリー

IPA: /ˈbeɪsɪkli/

Used to introduce the most important point, the simplest version of a situation, or to summarize something at its core level.

意味: 物事の最も重要な点や、状況を単純化した説明を導入する際、あるいは核心を要約する際に使われます。

Basically, the project is about improving communication. — 要するに、そのプロジェクトはコミュニケーションを改善するためのものです。
The movie is basically a love story with a twist. — その映画は、要はひねりの効いたラブストーリーです。
He was basically saying that he didn't agree. — 彼は要するに、同意していないと言っていたのです。

Japanese translations of Basically:

basically say (collocation): To state the main point or essence of something. — "He basically said he was tired of the excuses."
basically mean (collocation): To express the fundamental idea or intention. — "This basically means we have to start over."
basically about (collocation): To be primarily concerned with or related to a particular subject. — "The whole argument is basically about who is right."