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堆
On'yomi
タイ・ツイ
TAI / TSUI
Kun'yomi
うずたか.い
uzutakai
piled high
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes11
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of earth and bird. Bird accumulating on earth.
Symbolism
Accumulation, compost, pile up. Represents accumulation.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Aiming high
Component Breakdown
堆=
土隹
earth + 隹
Words & Expressions
Words written with 堆
堆肥たいひcompost
堆積たいせきaccumulation
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 堆 mean in Japanese?
堆 means piled high.
How do you read 堆?
On'yomi: タイ、ツイ (TAI, TSUI). Kun'yomi: うずたか.い (uzutakai).
How many strokes does 堆 have?
堆 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 土 (earth).
Is 堆 a good kanji for a tattoo?
堆 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means piled high. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.