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坪
On'yomi
ヘイ
HEI
Kun'yomi
つぼ
tsubo
two-mat area · approx. thirty-six sq ft
Details
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Strokes8
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of earth and flat. Flat earth.
Symbolism
Tsubo, area, land. Represents tsubo.
Component Breakdown
坪=
土平
earth + 平
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
猫の額ほどの庭
ねこのひたいほどのにわ
A garden the size of a cat's forehead
An extremely small plot of land
Related Figures & Stories
坪内逍遥
Name contains 坪
Tsubouchi Shōyō was a Japanese author, critic, playwright, translator, editor, educator, and professor at Waseda University.
WikipediaFrequently Asked Questions
What does 坪 mean in Japanese?
坪 means two-mat area, approx. thirty-six sq ft.
How do you read 坪?
On'yomi: ヘイ (HEI). Kun'yomi: つぼ (tsubo).
How many strokes does 坪 have?
坪 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 土 (earth).
Is 坪 a good kanji for a tattoo?
坪 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means two-mat area, approx. thirty-six sq ft. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.