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塗
On'yomi
ト
TO
Kun'yomi
ぬ.る・ぬ.り・まみ.れる
nuru / nuri / mamireru
paint · plaster · daub · smear · coating
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes13
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of earth and road. Painting road with earth.
Symbolism
Paint, coating, paint. Represents painting.
Component Breakdown
塗=
涂土
涂 + earth
Words & Expressions
Words written with 塗
Four-Character Compounds
道聴塗説
どうちょうとせつ
shallow-minded mouthing of secondhand information
Proverbs & Idioms
塗り替える
ぬりかえる
Repaint
Start fresh with a new appearance
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 塗 mean in Japanese?
塗 means paint, plaster, daub, smear, coating.
How do you read 塗?
On'yomi: ト (TO). Kun'yomi: ぬ.る、ぬ.り、まみ.れる (nuru, nuri, mamireru).
How many strokes does 塗 have?
塗 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 土 (earth).
Is 塗 a good kanji for a tattoo?
塗 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means paint, plaster, daub, smear, coating. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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