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底
底 (readings: てい, そこ; Japanese kanji) means “bottom”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 底力 (latent strength).
What does 底 mean?
| Kanji | 底 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | bottom |
| Readings | てい, そこ |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 底
底 is read てい or そこ depending on the word.
Example words with 底
| Example | 底力 (latent strength) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14