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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)
Stroke Order
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Strokes13
Component Breakdown
塡=
土眞
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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