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On'yomi
ジョウ
JOU
Kun'yomi
つち
tsuchi

lot · earth · soil

Details

Strokes16
Frequency#1407
Radicalearth(3)
Old Form

Stroke Order

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Strokes16

Component Breakdown

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earth + 㐮

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of earth and phonetic. Rich earth.

Symbolism

Soil, ground, fertile. Represents soil.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Weaving cloth

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

天壌無窮

てんじょうむきゅう

as eternal as heaven and earth; as eternal as heaven and earth

鼓腹撃壌

こふくげきじょう

(people) sing the praises (enjoy the blessings) of peace; (people) sing the praises (enjoy the blessings) of peace

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 壌 mean in Japanese?

壌 means lot, earth, soil.

How do you read 壌?

On'yomi: ジョウ (JOU). Kun'yomi: つち (tsuchi).

How many strokes does 壌 have?

壌 has 16 strokes. Its radical is 土 (earth).

Is 壌 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 壌 (lot, earth, soil) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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