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壌

On'yomi
ジョウ
JOU
Kun'yomi
つち
tsuchi

lot · earth · soil

Details

Strokes16
Frequency#1407
Radical土earth(3)
Old Form壤

Stroke Order

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Strokes16

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of earth and phonetic. Rich earth.

Symbolism

Soil, ground, fertile. Represents soil.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • — Weaving cloth

Component Breakdown

壌=
土㐮

earth + 㐮

Words & Expressions

Words written with 壌

土壌どじょうsoil
平壌ピョンヤンpyongyang

Four-Character Compounds

天壌無窮

てんじょうむきゅう

as eternal as heaven and earth

鼓腹撃壌

こふくげきじょう

(people) sing the praises (enjoy the blessings) of peace

Other kanji with the same meaning

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 壌 mean in Japanese?

壌 means lot, earth, soil.

How do you read 壌?

On'yomi: ジョウ (JOU). Kun'yomi: つち (tsuchi).

How many strokes does 壌 have?

壌 has 16 strokes. Its radical is 土 (earth).

Is 壌 a good kanji for a tattoo?

壌 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means lot, earth, soil. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.

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