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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of earth and which. Studying on earth.
Symbolism
Private school, cram school, education. Represents place of learning.
Component Breakdown
塾=
孰土
孰 + earth
Words & Expressions
Words written with 塾
私塾しじゅくprivate school
塾生じゅくせいcram school student
塾長じゅくちょうprincipal of a private school
Proverbs & Idioms
塾頭を務める
じゅくとうをつとめる
To serve as head of a school
To lead as an educator in learning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 塾 mean in Japanese?
塾 means cram school, private school.
How do you read 塾?
On'yomi: ジュク (JUKU).
How many strokes does 塾 have?
塾 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 土 (earth).
Is 塾 a good kanji for a tattoo?
塾 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means cram school, private school. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.