基準

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 基準(きじゅん) is a condition or reference point used to judge or choose something.
• Basic usage: It is used for criteria in choosing a shop or conditions for passing an examination.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• A criterion versus the typical level 標準
  • 標準(ひょうじゅん) refers to a typical level or a model standard or specification. 基準 centers on the basis of a judgment, such as proximity to the station when choosing the shop in the example.