Word details

土台

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 土台.

Dictionary

Entry

土台だいFreq #11835
1

Common noun

foundation; base; basis

Examples
この家は土台がしっかりしている。
This house has a solid foundation.
2

Adverb (fukushi); Often in negative contexts

from the beginning; from the outset; by nature

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

soil, earth, ground, Turkey

3 strokesFrequency 307JLPT N4Grade 1

On

Kun

つち

Nanori

つくひじ

pedestal, a stand, counter for machines and vehicles

5 strokesFrequency 262JLPT N3Grade 2

On

ダイタイ

Kun

うてなわれつかさ

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