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台 kanji: meaning “pedestal”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N45 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
pedestal
On'yomi
ダイ、タイ
Kun'yomi
うてな、われ、つかさ

Picture story to remember 台

When someone's elbow is above your mouth (口), they are probably standing on a pedestal.

Parts in this story:口

How to write 台: stroke order

台 is written with 5 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 台

Practice this kanji in the app

Review 台 with the picture story and come back to it as you forget.

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Kanji that share parts with 台.