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底
Bottom, Base
そこ (soko)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
The deepest part of the ocean is called 海底 (kaitei), meaning 'the seabed.' Japan's surrounding seas make this kanji common in geography and science.
Memory Trick
Imagine looking through clear water until you can finally see the bottom of a lake. That lowest point helps you remember 底 means 'bottom.'
Readings
Onyomi: テイ (tei)
Kunyomi: そこ (soko)
Example Words
底
そこ (soko)
Bottom
海底
かいてい (kaitei)
Seabed
底力
そこぢから (sokojikara)
Hidden strength
底辺
ていへん (teihen)
Base, Bottom
Example Sentence
湖 の 底 が 見えます。
みずうみ の そこ が みえます。
mizuumi no soko ga miemasu
I can see the bottom of the lake.