kahua

1. n., Foundation, base, site, location, ground, background, platform, as of a house; an open place, as for camping or for sports, as for ʻulu maika or hōlua sliding; playground, arena, stand, stage, courtyard course, camp; bed, as of a stream. Figuratively, declaration of principles or policy, doctrine, platform. hoʻokahua Caus/sim.; To lay a foundation, establish, foundation.

E hana mua ā paʻa ke kahua, mamua o ke aʻo ʻana iā haʻi

(saying), work first to make firm the foundation before teaching others.