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堤
On'yomi
テイ
TEI
Kun'yomi
つつみ
tsutsumi
dike · bank · embankment
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Strokes12
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of earth and this. Making embankment with earth.
Symbolism
Embankment, dike, levee. Represents embankment.
Component Breakdown
堤=
土是
earth + 是
Words & Expressions
Words written with 堤
堤防ていぼうlevee
防波堤ぼうはていmole
Proverbs & Idioms
蟻の一穴天下の破れ
ありのいっけつてんかのやぶれ
An ant hole can collapse a dam
Small flaws can lead to great disasters
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 堤 mean in Japanese?
堤 means dike, bank, embankment.
How do you read 堤?
On'yomi: テイ (TEI). Kun'yomi: つつみ (tsutsumi).
How many strokes does 堤 have?
堤 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 土 (earth).
Is 堤 a good kanji for a tattoo?
堤 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means dike, bank, embankment. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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