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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
fill in · fill up · make good
Details
Strokes13
Radical土earth(3)
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Strokes13
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.
Component Breakdown
塡=
土眞
earth + 眞
Other kanji with the same meaning
“make good”
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?
塡 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means fill in, fill up, make good. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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