Vocab Info
N1 Noun
下地groundwork, foundation, inclination, aptitude, elementary knowledge of, grounding in, undercoat, first coat, soy sauce
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Noun
1.
groundwork, foundation
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2.
inclination, aptitude, elementary knowledge (of), grounding (in)
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3.
undercoat, first coat
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4.
soy sauce
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下地 【したじ】
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和食には下地が欠かせません。
Soy sauce is essential for Japanese cuisine.
白い下地を塗ってから、色のついたペンキを塗る。
Apply a white undercoat first, then add your colored paint.
小さい頃から音楽の下地があった彼女は、音楽家になりました。
She had a strong foundation in music from a young age and went on to become a musician.
下地を入れすぎたせいで、お吸い物の味が濃くなりすぎてしまいました。
I added too much soy sauce, and now the soup is way too strong.
信頼に足る上司の助言の通り、改革のための下地を作ることに力を入れています。
Following the advice of my trustworthy boss, I'm focusing on building a groundwork for reform.
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