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塚
On'yomi
チョウ
CHOU
Kun'yomi
つか・-づか
tsuka / zuka
hillock · mound
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of earth and mound. Earth mound.
Symbolism
Old mound, tomb, mound. Represents mound.
Component Breakdown
塚=
土冢
earth + 冢
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
塚を崩すな
つかをくずすな
Do not demolish the mound
Respect and preserve the achievements of predecessors
Poetry
俳句 (Haiku)
塚も動け我泣く声は秋の風
Move, gravemound — the sound of my weeping is the autumn wind.
松尾芭蕉Matsuo Basho
1689Anime & Manga
鬼塚ちゃんと触田くん
Onizuka-chan to Sawarida-kun
A well-known work with 塚 in its Japanese title.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 塚 mean in Japanese?
塚 means hillock, mound.
How do you read 塚?
On'yomi: チョウ (CHOU). Kun'yomi: つか、-づか (tsuka, zuka).
How many strokes does 塚 have?
塚 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 土 (earth).
Is 塚 a good kanji for a tattoo?
塚 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means hillock, mound. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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