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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
Strokes5
Frequency#262
Radical口mouth(3)
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