Base in Japanese
"base" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "base". The most common choice is shown first.
卑View details →
Top pick
lowly, base, vile, vulgar, despise
Reading: hi
9 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of ten and shell. Ten being lowly.
What it carries
Cowardly, humble, lowly. Represents lowliness.
Related kanji for "base"
底Details →脚Details →
base
tei · peaceful, nature
Composed of roof and phonetic. Bottom under roof.
base
kyaku · beautiful
Composed of flesh and retreat. Lower part of body.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for base?
The most common kanji for "base" is 卑, read as hi. It means lowly, base, vile. Related kanji: 底 (base), 脚 (base).
How many strokes does 卑 have?
卑 has 9 strokes.