土台

どだい

foundation

N1 #6,492

Meanings

  1. noun foundation; base; basis
  2. adverb, often in negative contexts from the beginning; from the outset; by nature

Its kanji

In sentences

洪水こうずいで家いえの土台どだいが削けずり取とられた。 The house was undermined by the flood. #173545

この家いえは土台どだいがしっかりしている。 This house has a solid foundation. #222805