JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
台 — pedestal
- Reading
- ダイ・タイ・うてな・われ・つかさ
- Meaning
- pedestal; a stand; counter for machines and vehicles
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
台 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is ダイ・タイ・うてな・われ・つかさ and it means pedestal; a stand; counter for machines and vehicles. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
台 appears in everyday japanese words such as 台 (stand), 台本 (libretto) and 土台 (foundation).
Japanese words containing 台
Frequently asked questions
What does 台 mean in Japanese?
台 means pedestal; a stand; counter for machines and vehicles in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 台 read?
台 is read ダイ・タイ・うてな・われ・つかさ. Reading it inside real words — 台 and 台本 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 台 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 台 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 台 in a word?
A common word containing 台 is 台 (だい) — "stand". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 台 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 台 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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