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土台

Reading

Kana: どだい
Romaji: dodai
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

foundation; base; basis

adv
2

from the beginning; from the outset; by nature

Note: often in negative contexts
See also: 元々

Kanji

Readings: ド、 ト、 つち
Meanings: soil, earth, ground, Turkey
Readings: ダイ、 タイ、 うてな、 われ、 つかさ
Meanings: pedestal, a stand, counter for machines and vehicles

Example Sentences

洪水(こうずい)(いえ)土台(どだい)(けず)()られた。
➥The house was undermined by the flood.
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(ぞう)土台(どだい)(かれ)らの(ねが)いが(きざ)まれている。
➥Their wish is engraved on the base of the statue.
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この(いえ)土台(どだい)がしっかりしている。
➥This house has a solid foundation.
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土台(どだい)はコンクリートで(かた)められている。
➥The foundation is bedded in concrete.
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