底 - Let's get to the bottom of 'soko' (Pt.1 - Definitions)
My first post spotlights ' soko ', the Japanese word for "bottom." This might seem like an odd selection to begin a kanji study project, but I think it serves symbolically as a great starting line for a lengthy race. My goal with this project is to get to the "bottom" of kanji, to comprehensively highlight each character's meanings, usages, and history. As you'll see with ' soko ', a kanji can function grammatically as multiple parts of speech, with a rich variety of meanings. I'm also undertaking this project to make more kanji information accessible in English. After studying this material for so long (10+ years), I realize how difficult it can be to find reliable kanji information online that is translated for an English-speaking audience. And with rising prices, it's becoming more and more expensive to purchase dictionaries from Japan. Part 1 of this lesson will provide a comprehensive look at definitio...