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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)
beautiful
Details
Strokes12
Frequency#651
Radical土earth(3)
Stroke Order
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Strokes12
Component Breakdown
塁=
田丷八土
field + 丷 + 八 + earth
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.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
堅塞固塁
けんさいこるい
impregnable fortress; heavily guarded fort; impregnable fortress