Turkey in Japanese

"turkey" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

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Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.

土

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soil, earth, ground, Turkey

Reading: do

3 strokes · nature

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Where it comes from

Pictograph of sprout emerging from ground.

What it carries

Earth, foundation, agriculture. Represents center in Five Elements.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for turkey?

The most common kanji for "turkey" is 土, read as do. It means soil, earth, ground. Related kanji: .

How many strokes does 土 have?

土 has 3 strokes.