Kanji 台: pedestal, a stand, counter for machines and vehicles
Kanji 台: pedestal, a stand, counter for machines and vehicles. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
pedestal, a stand, counter for machines and vehicles
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Imagine someone standing on a 'pedestal' or 'stage' to make their private (厶) voice (口) heard more clearly. It represents a stand or platform and is also used as a counter for machines and vehicles.