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[()·だい()]
dodai
noun, adverb

English Meaning(s) for 土台

noun
  1. foundation; base; basis
adverb
  1. from the beginning; from the outset; by nature (often in negative contexts)

Definition and Synonyms for 土台

Base a support or foundation
Synonyms: スタンド, , , , 台座, 土台, 基礎
Base lowest support of a structure
Synonyms: ベース, ベース, , 土台, , , 基底, 基礎, 基部, 最下部, , , 根っこ, 根元, 根本, 根本, 根源, , 礎石, 足元
Support supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation
Synonyms: つかえる, つっかい, 土台, 支う, 支え, 支える, 支柱, つっかい棒, 痞え, 突っ張り, 突っ張る
Base the fundamental assumptions from which something is begun or developed or calculated or explained
Synonyms: ベース, ベース, 下地, , 土台, , , 基本, 基盤, 基礎, 根元, 根底, 根本, 根本
Base the part of an organ nearest its point of attachment
Synonyms: ばかし, ばかり, ユアン, , 付け根, , , , 土台, , , 基地, 基本, 基盤, 基礎, 拠点, , 本拠, 本拠地, 根底, 根拠, 根拠地, 進数
Base the positive integer that is equivalent to one in the next higher counting place
Synonyms: ばかし, ばかり, ユアン, , 付け根, , , , 土台, , , 基地, 基数, 基本, 基盤, 基礎, 拠点, , 本拠, 本拠地, 根底, 根拠, 根拠地, 進数
Foundation the basis on which something is grounded
Synonyms: 下地, , 土台, , , 基底, 基本, 基盤, 基礎, 基部, 根元, 根底, 根拠, 根本, 根本, , 礎石

Meanings for each kanji in 土台

» soil; earth; ground; Turkey
» pedestal; a stand; counter for machines and vehicles

Categories 土台 is a member of

Relation an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
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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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Supposal a hypothesis that is taken for granted
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Bottom the lowest part of anything
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Number a concept of quantity involving zero and units
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Supporting Structure a structure that serves to support something
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 土台

Sample Sentences for 土台

This house has a solid foundation.
The foundation is bedded in concrete.
The house was undermined by the flood.
Their wish is engraved on the base of the statue.

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