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[だい()]
dai
noun, noun, used as a suffix, counter

English Meaning(s) for 台

noun, noun, used as a suffix
  1. stand; rack; table; bench; podium; pedestal; platform; stage
  2. support; holder; rack
counter
  1. counter for machines, incl. vehicles
noun
  1. setting (e.g. in jewellery)
noun, noun, used as a suffix, counter
  1. level (e.g. price level); range (e.g. after physical units); period (of time, e.g. a decade of one's life)
noun
  1. elevated area
  2. viewing platform
  3. dish tray
  4. meal
  5. tall building; tower

Definition and Synonyms for 台

Base a support or foundation
Synonyms: スタンド, , , , 台座, 土台, 基礎
Footstall an architectural support or base (as for a column or statue)
Synonyms: , , , 台座, 柱礎
Rest a support on which things can be put
Synonyms: , ,
Stand a small table for holding articles of various kinds
Synonyms: スタンド, , , , , 台座, 垂木, , ,
Tower a structure taller than its diameter
Synonyms: タワー, , , , , , 楼観, 楼閣, , , 高閣
Tower can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
Synonyms: タワー, , , , , , 楼観, 楼閣, , , 高閣

Meanings for each kanji in 台

» pedestal; a stand; counter for machines and vehicles

Categories 台 is a member of

Structure a thing constructed
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Support any device that bears the weight of another thing
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Support supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation
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Table a piece of furniture having a smooth flat top that is usually supported by one or more vertical legs
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Sample Sentences for 台

"How many mobile phones do you have, Tom?" "How many? You mean, people actually have more than one?" "I have 4." "Why would you?"
Whose turn is it next?
Our picnic was altogether spoiled by the rain.
Why are you with a pig?
Dozens of male and female students were drawing a lone, completely nude male model standing on a platform.

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