Kanji

What does the kanji 底 mean?

底 means bottom, depths; foundation. On'yomi テイ. Kun'yomi そこ.

Quick facts
On'yomiテイ
Kun'yomiそこ
Strokes8
Main radical广
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
On'yomi テイKun'yomi そこ
N2 · estimated, JLPT framework8 strokes

bottom, depths; foundation

Memory hook

The lowest part (氐) right down under the roof (广) — BOTTOM, BASE.

Stroke order · 8 strokes

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  • 2
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  • 5
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  • 7
  • 8

Common words

  • 底そこbottom
  • 徹底てっていthoroughness

More words with this kanji

  • 到底とうていabsolutely not, no matter what
  • 根底こんていroot, foundation, basis

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Data sources and licences

English meanings, On/Kun readings, stroke counts: KANJIDIC2 — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Components: KRADFILE (EDRDG). Stroke order: KanjiVG (Ulrich Apel), licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Mnemonics written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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