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土台はコンクリートで固められている。

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土台 コンクリート 固められている

English Translation

The foundation is bedded in concrete.

Furigana

土台(どだい)はコンクリートで(かた)められている。

Romanji

Dodai wa konkuri-to de katamerareteiru.

Words

土台 (どだい)
foundation; base; basis; from the beginning; from the outset; by nature
()
topic marker particle; indicates contrast with another option (stated or unstated); adds emphasis
混凝土 (コンクリート、こんくりいと)
concrete
(で、にて)
indicates location of action; at; in; indicates time of action; indicates means of action; cause of effect; by; and then; so; indicates continuing action; indicates certainty, emphasis, etc.
固める (かためる)
to harden; to freeze; to strengthen; to solidify; to make (a fist); to tramp down (snow, dirt); to put together; to collect; to gather; to consolidate; to make secure; to stabilize; to settle down; to strengthen (belief, resolution, etc.); to establish (evidence); to fortify; to reinforce; to support; to wear for a specific purpose (armor, coat, etc.); to swear; to resolutely vow; to sincerely promise; to tie tightly; to fasten; to hold a bow fully drawn

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
Readings: コ、 かた.める、 かた.まる、 かた.まり、 かた.い
Meanings: harden, set, clot, curdle