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台
On'yomi
ダイ・タイ
DAI / TAI
Kun'yomi
うてな・われ・つかさ
utena / ware / tsukasa
pedestal · a stand · counter for machines and vehicles
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes5
Component Breakdown
台=
厶口
厶 + mouth
Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of elevated platform. Pedestal, stage.
Symbolism
Stage, kitchen, typhoon. Represents foundation and support.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Standing up
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
舞台装置
ぶたいそうち
stage setting; stage setting
台風一過
たいふういっか
clear weather after a typhoon has passed; clear weather after a typhoon has passed
Proverbs & Idioms
台無しにする
だいなしにする
To ruin
To spoil everything
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 台 mean in Japanese?
台 means pedestal, a stand, counter for machines and vehicles.
How do you read 台?
On'yomi: ダイ、タイ (DAI, TAI). Kun'yomi: うてな、われ、つかさ (utena, ware, tsukasa).
How many strokes does 台 have?
台 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 口 (mouth).
Is 台 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 台 (pedestal, a stand, counter for machines and vehicles) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.