Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 土台(どだい) in Japanese

土台
JLPT 1
Kana Reading
どだい
Romaji
dodai
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    foundation; base; basis
    Example sentence
    土台はコンクリートで固められている。 The foundation is bedded in concrete.
  • Parts of speech
    adverb (fukushi)
    Meaning
    from the beginning; from the outset; by nature
    Example sentence
    像の土台に彼らの願いが刻まれている。 Their wish is engraved on the base of the statue.

Examples of 土台, どだい in a sentence

Kanji in this word

土 JLPT 5

3 strokes

soil, earth, ground, Turkey

On'Yomi: ド, ト

Kun'Yomi: つち

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台 JLPT 4

5 strokes

pedestal, a stand, counter for machines and vehicles

On'Yomi: ダイ, タイ

Kun'Yomi: うてな, われ, つかさ

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