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N1 Noun

下地(したじ)groundwork, foundation, inclination, aptitude, elementary knowledge of, grounding in, undercoat, first coat, soy sauce

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Noun

      1.

      groundwork, foundation

    2. Noun

      2.

      inclination, aptitude, elementary knowledge (of), grounding (in)

    3. Noun

      3.

      undercoat, first coat

    4. Noun

      4.

      soy sauce

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      和食(わしょく)には下地(したじ)()かせません。

      A foundation is essential for Japanese cuisine. {groundwork, foundation, inclination, aptitude, elementary knowledge of, grounding in, undercoat, first coat, soy sauce}

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      (しろ)下地(したじ)()ってから、(いろ)のついたペンキを()る。

      After applying a white undercoat, paint with colored paint. {groundwork, foundation, inclination, aptitude, elementary knowledge of, grounding in, undercoat, first coat, soy sauce}

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      (ちい)さい(ころ)から音楽(おんがく)下地(したじ)があった彼女(かのじょ)は、音楽家(おんがくか)になりました。

      She, who had a foundation in music from a young age, became a musician. {groundwork, foundation, inclination, aptitude, elementary knowledge of, grounding in, undercoat, first coat, soy sauce}

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      下地(したじ)()れすぎたせいで、お()(もの)(あじ)()くなりすぎてしまいました。

      Because I added too much base, the flavor of the soup has become too strong. {groundwork, foundation, inclination, aptitude, elementary knowledge of, grounding in, undercoat, first coat, soy sauce}

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      信頼(しんらい)()上司(じょうし)助言(じょげん)(とお)り、改革(かいかく)のための下地(したじ)(つく)ることに(ちから)()れています。

      As per the advice of my trustworthy supervisor, I am putting my effort into laying the groundwork for reform. {groundwork, foundation, inclination, aptitude, elementary knowledge of, grounding in, undercoat, first coat, soy sauce}

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