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JLPT N111画 · 11 strokesradical 木freq #2218

ladder, stairs, insatiable drinking

On'yomi (音読み)

  • テイ
  • タイ

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • はしご

Mnemonic

The wooden ladder (木) leans against the wall, begging me to climb higher and higher, like my insatiable thirst for adventure.

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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