bottom, base, foundation

About this kanji

The kanji 「底」 has the primary meaning of bottom, base, or foundation. It is typically used as a noun, referring to the lowest part of something. For example, in the compound word 「底辺」 (ていへん), it means base or lower range, often used in mathematical contexts. Another example is 「海底」 (かいてい), which translates to sea bottom, referring to the ground of the sea. You can also find it in 「底力」 (そこぢから), meaning fundamental strength, highlighting an underlying power or potential. When using this kanji, remember that it often implies a hidden or foundational aspect of something.

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Example sentences

• 湖の底は深い。

  The bottom of the lake is deep.

Meanings across languages

English

bottom, base, foundation

Tiếng Việt

đáy, cơ sở, nền tảng

日本語

底, 基盤, 根本

한국어

바닥, 기초, 토대

中文

底部, 基础, 根基

id

dasar, pondasi, fundasi

th

พื้น, ฐาน, รากฐาน

es

fondo, base, fundamento

fr

fond, base, fondation

de

Boden, Basis, Fundament

pt

base, fundamento, fundação

Common compounds

• 底辺ていへんbase, bottom edge
• 海底かいていsea bottom, ocean floor
• 底力そこぢからfundamental strength, real ability