183.台


1. Meaning and Reading

  • platform, pedestal
  • Onyomi : だい, たい

2. Kanji Explanation

  • 厶 : statue
  • 口 : pedestal

Depicts a pedestal (口) with a statue (厶) placed on top, symbolizing a ‘platform’ or ‘stand’.

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3. Example Words

舞台 ぶたい
stage

An actor appeared on the stage.

台所 だいどころ
kitchen

I cook in the kitchen.