ladder, stairs, insatiable drinking
On'yomi (音読み)
- テイ
- タイ
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
- はしご
About this kanji
The kanji 「梯」 is primarily associated with the meaning 'ladder' or 'stairs.' It is typically used as a noun, as in the word はしご (hashigo), which means 'ladder.' While this kanji is somewhat less common than others, it still illustrates concepts related to elevation and access. Sometimes, it can also refer to an insatiable desire for drinking, but this usage is rare. When you see this kanji, remember that it often relates to physical or metaphorical means of climbing or reaching new heights. It’s important to practice its usage in context to become familiar with its meanings.
Example sentences
梯子を使って登る。
Use a ladder to climb up.
Meanings across languages
- English
- ladder, stairs, insatiable drinking
- 한국어
- 사다리
- 中文
- 梯子
- id
- tangga
- th
- บันได
- es
- escalera
- fr
- échelle
- de
- Leiter
- pt
- escada
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