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塁
On'yomi
ルイ・ライ・スイ
RUI / RAI / SUI
Kun'yomi
とりで
toride
bases · fort · rampart · walls · base(ball)
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes12
Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'earth' (土) with 'pile up' (畾), representing defensive walls and fortresses made by piling earth.
Symbolism
Symbolizes defense, baseball bases, and accumulation. Represents defensive strongholds and step-by-step progress.
Component Breakdown
塁=
田丷八土
field + 丷 + 八 + earth
Words & Expressions
Words written with 塁
出塁しゅつるいtob
一塁いちるいone fort
本塁ほんるいhome base
三塁さんるいthird base
二塁にるいsecond base
塁審るいしんbase umpire
Four-Character Compounds
堅塞固塁
けんさいこるい
impregnable fortress; heavily guarded fort
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 塁 mean in Japanese?
塁 means bases, fort, rampart, walls, base(ball).
How do you read 塁?
On'yomi: ルイ、ライ、スイ (RUI, RAI, SUI). Kun'yomi: とりで (toride).
How many strokes does 塁 have?
塁 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 土 (earth).
Is 塁 a good kanji for a tattoo?
塁 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means bases, fort, rampart, walls, base(ball). Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.