堆

Etymology

Composed of earth and bird. Bird accumulating on earth.

Symbolism

Accumulation, compost, pile up. Represents accumulation.

Related Culture & Scenes

• — Aiming high

What does 堆 mean in Japanese?

堆 means piled high.

How do you read 堆?

On'yomi: タイ、ツイ (TAI, TSUI). Kun'yomi: うずたか.い (uzutakai).

How many strokes does 堆 have?

堆 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 土 (earth).

Is 堆 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 堆 (piled high) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.