土台（どだい）
JLPT N2 · noun
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, then stays high with no drop
Meaning: foundation
Example sentences
- 基礎という土台をしっかり作る。 — We build a solid foundation to serve as the base.
- 信頼が関係の土台になる。 — Trust becomes the foundation of a relationship.
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