noun, takes genitive case の

  1. Mathematics.base (e.g. of a triangle).
  2. low class, low in social standing, low level, of poor reputation.

noun

  1. base (e.g. of support), foundation, basis.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
底辺 ていへん
低辺 ていへん

Contained Kanji Breakdown

bottom, sole, depth
テイ そこ (4th, N2)
dotted cliff radical (no. 53)
ゲン (Kentei 1)
wild goose, trailing cliff radical (no. 27)
カン かりがね (Kentei 1)
name of an ancient tribe
テイ タイ シ
family name, surname, clan
シ うじ (4th, N1)
one, one radical (no.1)
イチ いっ ひと- (1st, N5)
environs, boundary, border
ヘン あた.り -べ (4th, N2)
sword, saber, knife
かたな トウ ち (2nd, N1)