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底

底 — bottom, sole, depth

Learn the correct stroke order for 底 (bottom), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 48 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)テイtei
Kun'yomi (訓読み)そこsoko
Strokes8
Radical广
Frequency#867
Meaningsbottom, sole, depth, bottom price, base, kind, sort

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

Draw stroke 1 of 8 — start from the green dot

Common Words

海底かいていbottom of the ocean; seafloor; seabednoun
根底こんていroot; basis; foundationnoun
谷底たにぞこvalley floor; bottom of a gorge; bottom of a ravinenoun
底値そこねbottom pricenoun
底力そこぢからhidden reserves of strength; latent energy; potentialitynoun
徹底てっていthoroughness; completeness; consistencynoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 底 (bottom) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 广.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 底 is #867, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

海底かいてい — bottom of the ocean; seafloor; seabed
根底こんてい — root; basis; foundation
谷底たにぞこ — valley floor; bottom of a gorge; bottom of a ravine

Practice Sheet

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Same radical (广)

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Same reading

低lower停halt庁government office

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 底 have?

The kanji 底 (bottom) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 底?

底 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 底 mean?

底 means: bottom, sole, depth, bottom price, base, kind, sort. On'yomi readings: テイ. Kun'yomi readings: そこ.

What JLPT level is 底?

底 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.