Kanji

土

soil, earth, ground, Turkey

Kanji

Grade

Grade 1

Strokes

3 strokes

Radical

土部

On'yomi (Chinese Reading)

ド, ト

Kun'yomi (Japanese Reading)

つち

Nanori (Name Reading)

ただ, つち, つつ, のり, はに, ひじ

Common Readings

ト, ド, つち

Example sentences

土地 とち
この 土地 歴史 詳しい

He is very familiar with the history of this land.

味わう あじわう
旅先 その 土地 ならでは 料理 味わう

To taste the local cuisine unique to that travel destination.

つち
雨上がり 柔らかい

The soil in the garden is soft after the rain.

還る かえる
死ぬ 還る 言われている

It is said that when humans die, they return to the earth.

お土産 おみやげ
旅行 帰り 家族 お土産 買いました

On the way back from my trip, I bought souvenirs for my family.

際に さいに
帰国 際に お土産 買いました

I bought souvenirs when I returned to my country.

土下座 どげざ
誠意 見せる ため 社長 土下座した

He prostrated himself before the president to show his sincerity.

土曜日 どようび
土曜日 ゆっくり 過ごします

I spend Saturdays relaxing at home.

営業 えいぎょう
この 土曜日 営業 しています

This shop is open on Saturdays as well.

領土 りょうど
その 自国 領土 拡大 した

The country expanded its territory.

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