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Base noun form. Refers to the lowest part of an object, such as a container, shoe, or body of water. Example: 『靴の底』 (kutsu no soko, 'sole of a shoe').
Theme

Two friends, Ken and User, are hiking in the mountains and discussing the condition of their shoes after a long trek.

そこ

bottom / sole

Everyday Life & SurvivalHome & Objects

Memory Hook

Think of the bottom of a shoe's sole. 『底』 (soko, 'bottom') sounds like 'soak' — imagine water soaking to the bottom of a container to remember it means bottom.

Cultural Note

In Japanese culture, 『底』 (soko, 'bottom') is used in phrases like 『底力』 (sokojikara, 'inner strength') to describe hidden potential, reflecting a deeper meaning beyond physical bottom.

Forms

Base: 底Base noun form. Refers to the lowest part of an object, such as a container, shoe, or body of water. Example: 『靴の底』 (kutsu no soko, 'sole of a shoe').