Meaning of Japanese Word "下地" (Shitaji)

Kanji in this word

Related words "下"

• 下位 (kai)low rank, low order
• 下記 (kaki)the following
• 下級 (kakyu)lower class, lower grade, junior
• 下弦の月 (kagennotsuki)a waning moon
• 下降 (kako)fall, drop, descend, decline, downturn
• 下賜 (kashi)an imperial grant

Related words "地"

• 下地 (shitaji)groundwork, foundation, the makings, undercoat, soy sauce
• 低地 (teichi)lowlands
• 余地 (yochi)margin, room
• 台地 (daichi)plateau
• 地下 (chika)underground
• 地下道 (chikado)underpass