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塊
On'yomi
カイ・ケ
KAI / KE
Kun'yomi
かたまり・つちくれ
katamari / tsuchikure
clod · lump · chunk · clot · mass
Details
Strokes13
Frequency#1800
Radical土earth(3)
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Component Breakdown
塊=
土鬼
earth + demon
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of earth and ghost. Large lump of earth.
Symbolism
Lump, mass, collection. Represents gathered things.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Weaving cloth
Games
塊魂
Katamari Damacy(2004)
Developer: Namco
'Clump/mass' refers to the ball that grows by rolling up objects. Unique gameplay.
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Proverbs & Idioms
土塊も積もれば山となる
つちくれもつもればやまとなる
Even clods of earth pile up to make a mountain
Small things accumulate to become something great