Meaning

Primary

Flat

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same with a little hiragana sticking out. Because the hiragana doesn't really indicate what it is, it's okay to assume that they share meanings as well.

Reading

たいら
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Since this word is made up of a kanji plus some hiragana attached, it should use the kun'yomi reading. When learning the kanji, you didn't learn that reading, so here's a mnemonic to help you with this word:

Something is very, very flat. Perhaps someone who doesn't eat much, like a model? Which model? Let's imagine it's Tyra (たいら) Banks.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 平らになる

    to become level

    平らにする

    to level something off

    平らにならす

    to smooth something over

Context Sentences

あの山、平らですね。

That mountain is flat.

これは土を平らにするマシンです。

This is a machine that flattens the ground.

平らなところでもビー玉のレースはできますか?

Can I race marbles even on a flat surface?

Kanji Composition