Japanese

つち
Meaning: earth; soil; dirt; ground
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

土

Example sentences

The soil in the garden is soft after the rain.
人は死ぬと、土に還ると言われている。
It is said that when humans die, they return to the earth.
この土は酸性だ
This soil is acidic.
土を水で練り固めて、小さな器を作った。
I kneaded and hardened the clay with water to make a small bowl.
穴を土で埋ずめる
Fill the hole with soil.

Usage Notes

Refers to the substance that covers the surface of the earth or the ground itself.

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