Ground in Japanese
"ground" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "ground". The most common choice is shown first.
地View details →
Top pick
earth, ground
Reading: chi
6 strokes · nature, powerful
Where it comes from
Composed of earth (土) and also (也). Spreading land.
What it carries
Earth, place, foundation. '天地' represents the entire universe.
Related kanji for "ground"
土Details →墾Details →
ground
do · nature
Pictograph of sprout emerging from ground.
ground breaking(also: ground-breaking, open up farmland)
kon · powerful, nature
Composed of beast and earth. Opening earth.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for ground?
The most common kanji for "ground" is 地, read as chi. It means earth, ground. Related kanji: 土 (ground), 墾 (ground breaking).
How many strokes does 地 have?
地 has 6 strokes.