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基壇 (きだん, kidan) Japanese meaning: platform | Kotomora
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Kanji 基 fundamentals, radical (chem), counter for machines Related words 土ど 台だい 土台 is a more general term for a foundation or base, often used for wooden structures or metaphorically. 基壇 specifically refers to a raised stone or earthen platform, especially in classical architecture.
基き 礎そ 基礎 is the common word for a foundation in both physical and abstract senses. 基壇 is a technical term limited to the visible platform of a building.
Etymology Compound of 基 (ki, 'base') and 壇 (dan, 'platform'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word is conventionally associated with the raised bases of Buddhist temples and other classical structures.
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The temple's platform was built of stone.
An ancient foundation was discovered during the excavation.
