Vocab Info
N1 Noun, Adverb
土台foundation, base, basis, from the beginning, from the outset, by nature
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Noun
1.
foundation, base, basis
Adverb
2.
from the beginning, from the outset, by nature
often in negative contexts,See Also:
All Forms
土台 【どだい】
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建築物の一番下にある基礎が土台である。
The foundation at the very bottom of a building supports the whole structure.
土台、あのプロ選手に試合で勝てるはずがない。
There's no way I could beat that pro player—it'd be impossible from the outset.
夫の不倫は夫婦間の信頼を土台から揺るがす事件でした。
My husband's affair shook the very foundation of the trust in our marriage.
銀行員:「無一文のあなたにお金を貸すなんて、土台無理な相談だ。」
Banker: 'Lending money to someone completely broke like you would be ridiculous; it's impossible from the start.'
計画の土台が固まらないこととて、細部を決めようにも決められません。
Without a solid foundation for the plan, there's no way we can settle the details.
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