JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
底 — bottom
- Reading
- テイ・そこ
- Meaning
- bottom; sole; depth; bottom price; base; kind; sort
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
底 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is テイ・そこ and it means bottom; sole; depth; bottom price; base; kind; sort. 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.
底 appears in everyday japanese words such as 底 (bottom), 到底 (possibly) and 根底 (root).
Japanese words containing 底
Frequently asked questions
What does 底 mean in Japanese?
底 means bottom; sole; depth; bottom price; base; kind; sort in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 底 read?
底 is read テイ・そこ. Reading it inside real words — 底 and 到底 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 底 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 底 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 底 in a word?
A common word containing 底 is 底 (そこ) — "bottom". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 底 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 底 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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