Japanese

そこ
Meaning: bottom; sole; depth
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

底

Example sentences

I can see the bottom of the river.
湖の底には巨大な竜が住んでいるという伝説がある。
There is a legend that a giant dragon lives at the bottom of the lake.
池の水が澄んで、底の石がよく見える。
The pond water is clear, and the stones at the bottom are clearly visible.
その湖の水は非常に澄んでいて、底まで透き通っていた。
The water of that lake was very clear, and it was transparent all the way to the bottom.
釜の底にご飯がこびりついて取れない。
The rice is stuck to the bottom of the pot and won't come off.
谷の底には不気味な瘴気が漂っている。
Eerie miasma is drifting at the bottom of the valley.
川の底に泥が澱んでいる。
Mud is stagnating at the bottom of the river.
長年履いた靴の底が擦り切れてしまった。
The soles of the shoes I've been wearing for years have worn out.
川の底に砂が堆積している。
Sand is accumulating at the bottom of the river.
鍋の底に焦げがついてしまった。
The bottom of the pot got burnt.

Usage Notes

The lowest part of something, such as a container, a body of water, or a pile.

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