台
pedestal · a stand · counter for machines and vehicles
Details
Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of elevated platform. Pedestal, stage.
Symbolism
Stage, kitchen, typhoon. Represents foundation and support.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Standing up
Component Breakdown
厶 + mouth
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
舞台装置
ぶたいそうち
stage setting
台風一過
たいふういっか
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
Anime & Manga
バキ 大擂台賽編
Baki: The Great Raitai Tournament Saga
A well-known work with 台 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
高台院
Name contains 台
Kōdai-in , formerly known as Nene , One , Nei , was an aristocrat and Buddhist nun, founder of the temple Kōdai-ji in Kyoto, Japan.
WikipediaFrequently 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?
台 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means pedestal, a stand, counter for machines and vehicles. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.