ど
土
だい
台

noun

  1. foundation, base, basis.

adverb

Often in negative contexts.
  1. from the beginning, from the outset, by nature.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
ど
土
だい
台
 土台 どだい ✔

Contained Kanji Breakdown

soil, earth, ground
ド　つち　は (1st, N5)
pedestal, a stand, counter for machines and vehicles
ダイ　うてな　われ (2nd, N4)
I, myself, katakana mu radical (no. 28)
シ　ボウ　ム (Kentei 1)
mouth
くち　コウ　ク (1st, N4)