2 Japanese words read shita

shita (した) is shared by 2 distinct words, each with its own kanji and meaning. Jump to: · .

した

Under, below

N5noun·shita

How to remember it

The kanji 下 points downward—everything beneath you.

Example sentences

  • 猫は机の下にいます。

    ねこはつくえのしたにいます。

    The cat is under the desk.

  • 木の下で休みました。

    きのしたでやすみました。

    I rested under the tree.

Usage

Locational noun; often follows の and pairs with に (position) or で (action).

Related words

下着

した

Tongue

N3noun·shita

How to remember it

Your tongue—"she-ta"—tastes every bite of food.

Example sentences

  • 熱いスープで舌をやけどした。

    あついスープでしたをやけどした。

    I burned my tongue on hot soup.

  • 彼女は舌がよく回る。

    かのじょはしたがよくまわる。

    She has a glib tongue and talks fluently.

Usage

Appears in idioms like 舌を巻く (be amazed) and 舌鼓 (smack one's lips).

Related words

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