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台

台 — pedestal, a stand, counter for machines and vehicles

Learn the correct stroke order for 台 (pedestal), a 5-stroke kanji.

JLPT N4Grade 25 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 5
On'yomi (音読み)ダイdai、タイtai
Kun'yomi (訓読み)うてなutena、われware、つかさtsukasa
Strokes5
Radical口
Frequency#262
Meaningspedestal, a stand, counter for machines and vehicles

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

一台いちだいone machine; one vehiclenoun
屋台やたいcart (esp. a food cart); stall; standnoun
荷台にだい(truck) load-carrying tray; (bicycle) luggage carrier; roof racknoun
鏡台きょうだいdresser; dressing table; vanity tablenoun
高台たかだいhigh ground; elevation; hillnoun
台車だいしゃplatform truck; hand truck; trolleynoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 台 (pedestal) is taught in grade 2 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N4 level. It has 5 strokes with radical 口.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 台 is #262, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

一台いちだい — one machine; one vehicle
屋台やたい — cart (esp. a food cart); stall; stand
荷台にだい — (truck) load-carrying tray; (bicycle) luggage carrier; roof rack

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 台 have?

The kanji 台 (pedestal) has 5 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 台?

台 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 台 mean?

台 means: pedestal, a stand, counter for machines and vehicles. On'yomi readings: ダイ, タイ. Kun'yomi readings: うてな, われ, つかさ.

What JLPT level is 台?

台 is a JLPT N4 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.