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塑
On'yomi
ソ
SO
Kun'yomi
でく
deku
model · molding
Details
Strokes13
Radical土earth(3)
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of earth and first day. Making with clay.
Symbolism
Statue, plasticity, modeling. Represents modeling.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Good old days
Component Breakdown
塑=
朔土
朔 + earth
Words & Expressions
Words written with 塑
彫塑ちょうそclay model
Proverbs & Idioms
塑像を作る
そぞうをつくる
To make a clay sculpture
To create a statue from clay
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 塑 mean in Japanese?
塑 means model, molding.
How do you read 塑?
On'yomi: ソ (SO). Kun'yomi: でく (deku).
How many strokes does 塑 have?
塑 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 土 (earth).
Is 塑 a good kanji for a tattoo?
塑 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means model, molding. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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