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培
On'yomi
バイ
BAI
Kun'yomi
つちか.う
tsuchikau
cultivate · foster
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Strokes11
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of earth and phonetic. Cultivating with earth.
Symbolism
Cultivation, grow, foster. Represents cultivating.
Component Breakdown
培=
土咅
earth + 咅
Words & Expressions
Words written with 培
Four-Character Compounds
培った力
つちかったちから
Cultivated strength; Abilities developed over time
Related Figures & Stories
劉師培
Name contains 培
Liu Shipei was a philologist, Chinese anarchist, and revolutionary activist.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
“cultivate”
“foster”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 培 mean in Japanese?
培 means cultivate, foster.
How do you read 培?
On'yomi: バイ (BAI). Kun'yomi: つちか.う (tsuchikau).
How many strokes does 培 have?
培 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 土 (earth).
Is 培 a good kanji for a tattoo?
培 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means cultivate, foster. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.