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åē
Bottom, Base
ãã (soko)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
The deepest part of the ocean is called æĩˇåē (kaitei), meaning 'the seabed.' Japan's surrounding seas make this kanji common in geography and science.
Memory Trick
Imagine looking through clear water until you can finally see the bottom of a lake. That lowest point helps you remember åē means 'bottom.'
Readings
Onyomi: ã㤠(tei)
Kunyomi: ãã (soko)
Example Words
åē
ãã (soko)
Bottom
æĩˇåē
ãããĻã (kaitei)
Seabed
åēå
ãããĸãã (sokojikara)
Hidden strength
åēčžē
ãĻãã¸ã (teihen)
Base, Bottom
Example Sentence
æš ãŽ åē ã čĻããžãã
ãŋãããŋ ㎠ãã ã ãŋããžãã
mizuumi no soko ga miemasu
I can see the bottom of the lake.