Soil in Japanese
"soil" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "soil". The most common choice is shown first.
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Top pick
soil, earth, ground, Turkey
Reading: do
3 strokes · nature
Where it comes from
Pictograph of sprout emerging from ground.
What it carries
Earth, foundation, agriculture. Represents center in Five Elements.
Related kanji for "soil"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for soil?
The most common kanji for "soil" is 土, read as do. It means soil, earth, ground. Related kanji: 壌 (soil).
How many strokes does 土 have?
土 has 3 strokes.