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On'yomi
テン・チン
TEN / CHIN
Kun'yomi
はま.る・うず.める・は.める・ふさ.ぐ
hamaru / uzumeru / hameru / fusagu

fill in · fill up · make good

Details

Strokes13
Radicalearth(3)

Stroke Order

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Strokes13

Component Breakdown

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earth + 眞

Cultural Context

Etymology

Combines 'earth' (土) with 'fill' (眞), representing filling holes with earth. Variant of 填.

Symbolism

Symbolizes filling, supplementing, and completion. Represents making whole by filling missing parts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 塡 mean in Japanese?

塡 means fill in, fill up, make good.

How do you read 塡?

On'yomi: テン、チン (TEN, CHIN). Kun'yomi: はま.る、うず.める、は.める、ふさ.ぐ (hamaru, uzumeru, hameru, fusagu).

How many strokes does 塡 have?

塡 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 土 (earth).

Is 塡 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 塡 (fill in, fill up, make good) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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